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Wayland energy panel co-sponsors Dec. 10 climate event

Committee unanimously voted to co-sponsor a December 10 climate rights event and reviewed three major environmental initiatives.

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What happened

The Energy and Climate Committee voted unanimously to co-sponsor Wayland's December 10 Human Rights Day program focused on climate as a human right, designating associate member Paul Dale as liaison. The committee reviewed a Metropolitan Area Planning Council clean energy zoning bylaw draft (hearing expected by January), a 300-plus-page Hazard Mitigation Plan open for comment through October 27, and sustainability funding updates showing more than $200,000 in grants and rebates last year.

Key decisions

  • ● Co-sponsor climate-themed Human Rights Day program. The committee voted unanimously to co-sponsor the December 10 Human Rights Day program focused on climate as a human right and designated associate member Paul Dale as liaison to coordinate with the human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion committee. (Vote unanimous; Next: Dec. 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m.). Read case details

Next dates

  • Nov. 17: Energy and Climate Committee meeting
  • Dec. 10: Human Rights Day program on climate as human right

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