Climate committee reviews pond grant, renewable energy options, master plan
Harvard Climate Initiative Committee approved its prior minutes and reviewed renewable energy and infrastructure initiatives at a remote June 11 meeting. Members Deborah O'Rourke, Ellen Sachs Leicher, Staci Donahue, and Nancy Hartshorne, joined by Select Board member Ahmet Corapcioglu and guests,
Harvard Climate Initiative Committee · Meeting of June 11, 2026
Harvard Climate Initiative Committee approved its prior minutes and reviewed renewable energy and infrastructure initiatives at a remote June 11 meeting. Members Deborah O'Rourke, Ellen Sachs Leicher, Staci Donahue, and Nancy Hartshorne, joined by Select Board member Ahmet Corapcioglu and guests, discussed an Energy Revolving Loan Fund mechanism allowing residents to borrow at reduced rates for approved energy efficiency upgrades, with repayment included in tax bills; Staci Donahue recommended considering the Montachusett Regional Planning Council as a regional program administrator. Kerry Shrives from the Pond Committee reported a awarded Watershed Management Grant to create educational materials and host a fall aquatic scientist presentation on watershed stewardship.
The committee reviewed proposed Master Plan revisions to incorporate climate action language and weighed in on a pending Rural Life Bylaw affecting agricultural preservation.
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Source: the Harvard Climate Initiative Committee meeting of June 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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