Climate committee discusses solar projects, building codes
Climate Action & Sustainability Committee · Meeting of March 19, 2026
Wenham climate committee charts path for building codes and solar projects. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and discussed ongoing High School solar expansion to 40 percent roof coverage, an Iron Rail ground-mounted project, and a Solar Canopy, with members raising concerns about light pollution impacts. Chair Lucy McGovern noted that an EV First Policy will require School District approval, and members discussed strategies for engaging residential homeowners in environmental improvements, with return-on-investment considerations noted as key to buy-in.
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Source: the Climate Action & Sustainability Committee meeting of March 19, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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