Meeting Notice
Meeting Notification Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: The Groton Center, RiverCourt Room
Type: Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting
Agenda:
1
NetZero by 2050 Subcommittee: Review the final GHG Emissions and approve it for taking forward to Select Board and Town Manager. (Charlotte)
2
GrotonFest Planning Subcommittee:
a.
Review the final plans, key messages, & preparations for GrotonFest, including booth staffing commitments. (David)
b.
Review and approvals of purchase orders/receipts. (ALL)
3
Education Subcommittee: Review upcoming Education Seminars, including some shifting thinking in how we plan to address the residential solar & battery topic (November) and sessions we're targeting thru February, plus a new idea for a Spring 2024 session. (Phil)
4
Green Communities: Update from September 18th Green Communities meeting (Charlotte)
5
Pollinator Garden:
a.
Update on alternatives for garden irrigation at Groton Center. (Alison, Jim Allen)
b.
Review and approve draft letter to elected officials regarding H.742/S.479. (Phil & ALL)
6
Discussion about the efficacy, intent, and plan for the "Pollinator Corridor" project. A vote to move forward may be taken and a subcommittee may be formed. (ALL, with key input from Alison)
7
Review and approve draft letter to Zoning Board of Appeals regarding “Heritage Landing” (Cow Pond Brook Road) 40B comprehensive permit application. (Phil & ALL)
8
Preparing for a strategic planning & priority-setting session for CY2024 at the October Commission meeting. (Phil & ALL)
9
Review of the FY24 Budget and available funds. (ALL)
10
New Business
11
Review and approve meeting minutes. (ALL)
12
Adjourn
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 17, 2023