Wellesley Climate Action Committee recommends two new members to Select Board
Wellesley Climate Action Committee unanimously backs two new appointments and celebrates major federal environmental grant. The board recommended Valerie Dorian and Mary Gard to the Select Board for appointment on June 16. Chair Lise Olney announced a $500,000 federal earmark for Charles River tree
Climate Action Committee · Meeting of June 5, 2026
Wellesley Climate Action Committee unanimously backs two new appointments and celebrates major federal environmental grant. The board recommended Valerie Dorian and Mary Gard to the Select Board for appointment on June 16. Chair Lise Olney announced a $500,000 federal earmark for Charles River tree canopy and stormwater infrastructure secured through Congresswoman Katherine Clark.
The committee welcomed CELT Fellow Frederika Noel to lead a six-month neighborhood building electrification pilot, while members discussed pursuing electrification alternatives to National Grid's Hardy Road natural gas pipe replacement project.
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Source: the Climate Action Committee meeting of June 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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