Community Meetings
MAPN and CPR Network – September Meeting
Online/ZoomDate: Thursday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Location: Online Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) and the Community Pesticide Reduction (CPR) Network will be hosting their first ever *joint* monthly meeting of the Mass Pollinator and Community Pesticide Reduction…
Fix the Grid Strategy Summit 2022
Online/ZoomDo you want to know how to make our regional electric grid more renewable and more transparent? Do you want to dig into how to get our state leadership to be more active in pushing for the kind of grid…
Community Pesticide Reduction (CPR) Network Meeting
Online/ZoomThe Community Pesticide Reduction (CPR) network meeting will take place on Thursday, October 20, from 7 – 8 PM. At this meeting, we will be taking time to catch up with one another about the goings-on in our lives and communities, and…
Climate Action Now – Monthly Gathering
Online/ZoomAction updates from Springfield Climate Justice Coalition on the campaign to stop the proposed Springfield/Longmeadow Eversource Pipeline. Find out how you can get involved! Date: Monday, October 24 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Zoom Register here
Public Workshop on Technical Potential of Solar Study
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MADepartment of Energy Resources ("DOER") is engaging the public in providing feedback on Solar siting policy. They are interested in hearing a variety of perspectives from stakeholders in different areas of the Commonwealth. The workshop will include information on their…
Environmental Justice Council Meeting
Online/ZoomThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is estimated to last 2 hours. The EJC is appointed by…
MAPN Monthly Meeting: “How MA Officials are Helping Pollinators”
Online/ZoomMassachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) will be discussing what state agencies are currently doing to expand and improve pollinator habitat in the Commonwealth. Guests include: • Ryan Kingston, Sustainability Program Coordinator with the Leading by Example Program (DOER) • Tara Mitchell,…
Informational Webinar on New Stretch Energy Code
Online/ZoomThe Commonwealth’s building codes are being updated for 2023, and first to change is the Stretch Energy Code, which has been adopted by 299 municipalities. The recently updated version of the stretch code for low rise residential homes will be…
Lenox Land Trust 2022 Annual Meeting
Lenox Library 18 Main St., Lenox, MAThe Lenox Land Trust 2022 Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, November 10, at 6:00 PM at the Lenox Library (18 Main Street). This year's annual meeting will feature a talk by Local History Librarian Amy Lafave entitled “A Journey…
Community Pesticides Reduction (CPR) monthly network meeting
Online/ZoomAt this meeting, we will be taking time to catch up with one another about what's going on in our lives and communities and to reflect on the previous meeting we had with local officials. If you were unable to attend…
Environmental Justice Council Meeting #6
Online/ZoomThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Monday, November 21, at 9:30 am. The EJC is appointed by the Governor to advise and provide recommendations to the…
MAPN Monthly Meeting
Online/ZoomThe Mass Pollinator Network hosts monthly meetings for participants from across the state to exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates about local actions. This is a great opportunity to network and meet people with shared interests. Whether you’re a seasoned community…
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup – CCC Meeting
Online/ZoomThe next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 13, from 6 PM – 8 PM. This is an opportunity for people to get an update on the Housatonic River PCB remediation and make public comments.…
Inspiration and Practice: Taking Buildings Apart – MA Deconstruction Workgroup meeting
Online/ZoomMassDEP invites you to the second meeting of our Deconstruction Workgroup (*a sub-working group of MassDEP’s Reduce & Reuse Working Group). DATE: Wednesday, December 14 TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM LOCATION: Online All are welcome; click here to join…
Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Advisory Committee Meeting
Online/ZoomMeetings of the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Advisory Committee are held quarterly and are open to the public. DATE: Thursday, January 12 TIME: 1:30 PM LOCATION: Online via Zoom Click here to join the Zoom meeting with a computer,…
MassDEP Reduce & Reuse Working Group Meeting
Online/ZoomJoin MassDEP for the next Reduce and Reuse Working Group to hear about updates on the implementation of the Reduce and Reuse Action Plan and hear from a special guest speaker: Emily Barker, executive director of Reuse Minnesota, will share…
Eversource Listening Session for Proposed PITTSFIELD Project
Online/ZoomEversource is hosting an online listening session on Tuesday, February 14, from 12 PM – 1 PM regarding an application in development for funding a proposed microgrid project in Pittsfield. This funding is part of the Federal Infrastructure Bill made available…
Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa: Fair and Stable Utility Pricing
Online/ZoomLocal Energy Advocates Western Mass is excited to present Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on Tuesday, February 21 at 7 PM. She will address the recent rise in electricity prices and discuss her recently introduced bill, HD 3253, An Act to Provide Fair…
The Forest Climate Resilience Program Focus Group – “Developing a Northwestern Massachusetts Virtual Forest Center”
Online/ZoomThe Forest Climate Resilience Program is working in partnership with organizations across Northwestern Massachusetts to develop a Virtual Forest Center (VFC) to support communities to better understand threats to their forests, including climate change, and how forest stewardship can help…
Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
OnlineJoin Climate Action Now for their monthly virtual gathering and hear from guest speakers Mireille Bejjani (Co-Executive Director, Slingshot & Campaign Facilitator, Fix the Grid) & Regine Spector (Associate Professor in Political Science at Umass Amherst). Everyone is welcome! Fix the Grid is…