Green Communities
The Town was officially designated as a Green Community on December 27, 2018. The process to become designated as a Green Community began through the Town Meeting authorization to adopt the Stretch Energy Code through Article 3 on September 6, 2017. Additionally, the Office of the Town Manager worked with the Board of Selectmen to adopt a Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and Energy Reduction Plan for town operations. This work led to the Town’s application for designation as a Green Community in October of 2018. The Town is dedicated to reducing energy consumption by 20% by the year 2023. Click here for more info on the Green Communities Division: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/
Green Communities Grants Received
Date | Amount | Details |
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December 2018 | $183,411 | List of projects funded:
-6 buildings around town have had new insulation including the west and east wings of Town Hall -Weather stripping done in 4 buildings -All light fixtures replaced in Parker Road Preschool (from fluorescent to LED) -Large fan motors in the roof units at the High School have been replaced with upgraded boiler controls *The Town will save approx. $50,000 a year in energy savings |
September 2020 | $184,302 | List of projects funded: |
February 2022 | $146,604 | List of Projects Funded: -Building Operator Certification (BOC) $4,060.00
-Spring Street School Water Heater Replacement $16,044.00
-Shrewsbury High School Door Weatherstripping $4,968.00
-Town Hall LED Lighting updates $54,917.00
-Senior Center LED Lighting Updates $41,615.00
-Shrewsbury High School Electric Charging Station (rebate) $15,000
-Replace Two Hybrid Police Cruisers (rebate) $10,000.00
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