Climate Action Committee Approves FY 2027 Work Plan
Wellesley Climate Action Committee approves FY 2027 work plan. The committee unanimously approved a four-part agenda focused on reducing building and transportation emissions, enhancing climate communications, and strengthening governance, with Sustainability Director Dr. Marybeth Martello
Climate Action Committee · Meeting of August 7, 2026
Wellesley Climate Action Committee approves FY 2027 work plan. The committee unanimously approved a four-part agenda focused on reducing building and transportation emissions, enhancing climate communications, and strengthening governance, with Sustainability Director Dr. Marybeth Martello overseeing implementation.
Members added a governance action item to explore reaffirming community support for climate action, and affirmed legislative advocacy priorities including preservation of Mass Save funding and support for municipal geothermal development. Chair Lise Olney expressed concern about potential mission drift beyond greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
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Source: the Climate Action Committee meeting of August 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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