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Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan Workshop – Countdown To Net Zero
The TOMCAP Comm seeking public input into the plan as well as support of the plan. They have been working tirelessly developing the draft.
Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan Workshop – Countdown to Net Zero
The draft of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan, TOMCAP, is ready for public review and discussion.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Committee, MAPC, and the town of Medfield are hosting an interactive workshop to introduce the draft of the climate action plan and to discuss the draft with residents, town administrators and committee heads.
The in person workshop will be held on Thursday, May 19th 7-8:30 p.m. at Dale St. School.
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Representatives from MAPC and the Medfield Energy Committee will be on hand to present the plan and facilitate discussion. The TOMCAP Committee is seeking public input into the plan as well as support of the plan. The TOMCAP Committee has been working tirelessly developing and writing the draft under the leadership of Hilli Passas. Hilli commented, “Since being charged with making a climate action plan for Medfield at the May 2021 Town Meeting, the TOMCAP work group has worked hard to draft this plan, engaging with the public and consulting with experts locally and around Massachusetts. We are proud to present this list of priority actions for Medfield to the residents and the Town leadership.”
MAPC is the regional planning agency for the Greater Boston Area, covering 101 cities and towns. MAPC’s Clean Energy Department has helped numerous cities and towns develop climate action plans and Net Zero plans, including Arlington, Melrose, and Natick. Cara Goodman, Clean Energy Specialist II at MAPC states “MAPC is excited to help facilitate this TOMCAP workshop and engage Medfield residents in the planning process. MAPC is glad to support Medfield in their goal to reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050.”
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This is a historic time for Medfield as we continue work towards our Net Zero by 2050 Goal. We look forward to positive and impactful change here in Medfield. It will take all of the town working together to achieve this very critical goal. The Town of Medfield Climate Action plan will provide the guidance needed for residents, departments, administrators, and businesses to take individual and collective action to improve our carbon footprint. The workshop will be an opportunity for residents, administrators, and businesses to provide feedback and voice any concerns. All are welcome to attend. Register at https://mapc.ma/medfield-cap Email TOMCAP@medfield.net with any questions.
