Shutesbury Climate Action Committee Discusses Green Initiatives

Overview: The Shutesbury Climate Action Committee recently convened to discuss several initiatives aimed at advancing the town’s energy efficiency and climate goals. Among notable topics were the potential collaboration between the Energy and Climate Action Committee and the Building Committee, the exploration of heat pump installations, and the development of a municipal decarbonization roadmap. The committee also touched on the procurement policy for electric vehicles, the specialized opt-in code bylaw, and the Municipal Aggregation Plan’s progress.

Shutesbury Conservation Commission Debates Storm Water Management Regulations

Overview: The Shutesbury Conservation Commission recently conducted a meeting where the primary focus was on storm water management and its implications for local regulation and environmental protection. The commission discussed a range of topics, including potential amendments to existing bylaws, terminological clarifications, and the importance of storm water regulation within the commission’s jurisdiction.

Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee Discusses Stormwater Funding, Dam Maintenance, and Water Safety

Overview: The Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee, with a quorum present, convened to address issues including stormwater runoff, dam maintenance, and water safety measures. A task force was established to investigate funding for reducing silt contamination, and GZA is engaged to evaluate the dam’s condition.

Shutesbury Conservation Commission Reviews Emergency Measures for Dudleyville Pond Dam

Overview: The Shutesbury Conservation Commission meeting on July 18th focused on several issues, with an emergency situation at the Dudleyville Pond dam drawing considerable attention. The meeting, which started at 7:02 PM, included discussions on emergency measures, site visits, regulatory revisions, and project reviews.

Shutesbury Board of Health Moves Forward with Legal Action on Long-Standing Property Issues

Overview: The Shutesbury Board of Health held a meeting to address several pressing community health and safety concerns, including the issuance of a permit for a local camp and ongoing issues with a property on Wendel Road. The Board decided to proceed with legal action against the property owners of 56 Wendel Road due to prolonged non-compliance, and also discussed communication improvements and compliance requirements for reopening a local camp.