Environment & climate in local government
12,911 tracked US meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-01. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.
Places with the most mentions
- Cohasset, Massachusetts (63)
- Wellesley, Massachusetts (61)
- Branford, Connecticut (59)
- Plymouth, Massachusetts (58)
- Harvard, Massachusetts (56)
- Northampton, Massachusetts (52)
- Nantucket County, Massachusetts (51)
- Orleans, Massachusetts (50)
- Charleston, South Carolina (46)
- Green Bay, Wisconsin (46)
- Carlisle, Massachusetts (43)
- Dennis, Massachusetts (41)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission drafts wind energy moratorium study plan
The Henderson County Planning Commission is discussing a draft framework for a series of public hearings on wind energy regulations. The framework outlines seven study topics including land use, noise, health impacts, safety, and environmental effects, with the goal of producing a draft ordinance. This meeting focuses…
Public hearing on wind turbine environmental impacts
The Henderson County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the environmental and ecological impacts of wind energy systems as part of its ongoing moratorium study. This sixth session covers potential effects on birds, bats, surface and groundwater, and vegetation. No decisions are being made; the hearing…
Board of Registrars plans annual street listing and election cycle
This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Registrars to review minutes, discuss recurring monthly tasks for voter registration and elections, and handle routine administrative items. No significant decisions or new business are noted.
No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural
The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board agenda for Dec 7, 2026 contains no specific items. It only shows generic placeholders and no decisions, contracts, or proposals. No substantive topics are identified in the agenda.
Planning Commission reviews draft wind energy ordinance and study framework
The Henderson County Planning Commission will discuss the draft Wind Energy Public Hearing Plan. Topics include land use and siting criteria, noise and shadow flicker, regulatory framework, health impacts, safety, and environmental effects. The commission will consider a draft wind energy conversion systems (WECS)…
Board of Health to review health updates and approve minutes
The Whitman County Board of Health will convene to approve minutes from September 21, 2026, and receive updates on community, personal and family, and environmental health. Remote participation is available via Zoom.
Board purchases three vehicles for $34,500
The Board of Aldermen reviewed several reports, accepted a resolution opposing proposed limits on landing blue crabs, and noted the purchase of three vehicles costing $34,500. They also recorded a majority desire to install speed bumps on Railroad Street and discussed trash issues at Woodgate Apartments. No new…
No substantive items on the Environmental Advisory Board agenda
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.
Council committee discusses idling penalties and noise complaint conduct
The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts is reviewing several local laws. Discussions include increasing civil penalties for engine idling and regulating how citizen complaints are used to enforce environmental laws. The committee is also considering a code of conduct for citizen noise complaints.
Sustainability Commission meets to discuss ColoRADscape subcommittee
The Sustainability Commission will hold a meeting where the public is welcome to attend the ColoRADscape subcommittee session.
Public event on ColoRADscape program at Depot Prairie Park
The Sustainability Commission's ColoRADscape subcommittee is hosting a public event at Depot Prairie Park for residents to learn about the program. The meeting agenda contains only this outreach event with no decisions or proposals.
Board of Health to approve July minutes and receive health updates
The Whitman County Board of Health will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive updates on community, personal, family, and environmental health. The meeting will be held in person at the Commissioners Chambers and via Zoom.
Draft wind energy ordinance and study plan to guide future turbine siting
The Planning Commission will review a draft public‑hearing plan that outlines study areas for wind energy conversion systems during the county moratorium. The agenda covers land‑use criteria, noise and shadow‑flicker limits, regulatory procedures, health impacts, and safety considerations. The commission is expected…
Committee to discuss municipal ID card applications and Sisson Street report
The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on updating the application and approval process for municipal identity cards. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Sisson Street Task Force Report.
State Primary Election wrap-up and future election plans
The Board of Registrars will discuss the State Primary Election wrap-up for September. They will also review plans for vote-by-mail applications, early voting, and the Election Warrant. The meeting includes approval of minutes and new business.
Sustainability Commission ColoRADscape subcommittee to meet
The Sustainability Commission's ColoRADscape subcommittee is scheduled to meet. The public is invited to attend.
Environmental Advisory Board meeting with no substantive items
The agenda for this Environmental Advisory Board meeting is entirely procedural boilerplate, containing no specific discussion items, votes, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be a placeholder without any concrete agenda items.
Consumer Affairs Commission to discuss Business of the Year and sustainability
The Consumer Affairs Commission will meet to review new business items including the Business of the Year and sustainability. The body will also address any continued or pending items from previous meetings.
Public hearing on Cedar Street special permit and site plan review
The Dighton Planning Board will hold a public hearing for Cedar Street, LLC regarding a special permit and site plan review at 0 Cedar Street. The board will also consider an amendment to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations concerning stormwater detention facilities. Other agenda items include approving minutes from…
Public hearing to assess progress toward the city's Zero Waste goals
The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Zero Waste initiative. The discussion focuses on evaluating current recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs under the Baltimore Sustainability Plan.
Planning Commission to consider wetland setback reduction
The Chaffee County Planning Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and consider a request to reduce wetland setbacks for County Road 350.
Golf course commission to discuss green conditions update
The Tashua Knolls Golf Course Commission Green Sub-Committee is meeting to receive an update on the golf course greens. No votes or major decisions are anticipated; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information.
Board of Registrars to review early voting plans and election preparation for upcoming elections.
This meeting covers monthly topics from the state calendar, including annual street listing, inactive voter outreach, early voting plans, and election warrants. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and election statistics.
Environmental Commission to discuss trees, pollinator gardens, and data centers
The Environmental Commission will review progress on street tree planting and discuss potential pollinator garden pilot programs. The body will also consider the City's pursuit of Tree City USA designation and evaluate environmental impacts of data center development.
Committee will discuss estuary project updates and schedule the next meeting
The Weir River Estuary Park Committee will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the status of several initiatives, including the Trail to Straits Pond Island, the Weir River Woods kiosk replacement, and Straits Pond activities. The committee will also set the date and time for its next meeting…
Sustainability Commission's ColoRADscape subcommittee meeting open to public
The Sustainability Commission will hold its ColoRADscape subcommittee meeting. The public is invited to attend. No formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.
Committee will discuss trail update, kiosk replacement, and approve minutes
The Weir River Estuary Park Committee will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and review housekeeping items. Members will receive updates on the Trail to Straits Pond Island and the replacement of the Weir River Woods kiosk. The committee will also discuss upcoming Straits Pond activities and set the date…
Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 for filter cloth at Fishing Bay
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 submitted by Harry Oliver. The applicant seeks permission to place filter cloth and rip‑rap over a 25‑by‑15‑foot area at Fishing Bay on Tax Map Parcel #46(2)25.791, Stove Point Rd. The hearing will include staff and…
Heritage Tree Nominations and Five-Year Master Plan revisions
The Tree Advisory Board will consider 2026 Heritage Tree Nominations and receive updates on the Five-Year Street Tree Master Plan revisions, the Lomond/Lynnfield SSO Project, and the Grow not Mow planting day. The board will also discuss 2027 programs including the Free Front Yard Tree Program and Shaker Median Strip…
Planning Board to hear proposal for Franklin Plaza mixed-use development
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit and Site Plan Application for a project titled “Franklin Plaza A Mixed Use Development”. The applicant, Fourzol, LLC, proposes constructing a four-story mixed-use building.
Council to discuss ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
The City Council Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment, co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, will meet on August 6, 2026, to discuss an ordinance amendment that would regulate or ban gas-powered leaf blowers. The meeting is open to the public both in-person and via Zoom.
Board to discuss bulletin boards and tree planting
The Woodcreek Trees & Parks Board will meet to approve July meeting minutes, discuss a community bulletin board for Triangle Park, and review tree planting options for Memorial Plaza and Brookemeadow.
DAC reviews townhouse proposal for Red Pump Crescent
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for 46 townhouse lots at Red Pump Crescent. A separate item regarding the Quirauk Peak Solar project has been postponed.
Committee to review Materials Management Plan rough draft
The Materials Management Planning Committee will review and discuss a rough draft of the MMP and its approval timeline. The body will also receive reports on solid waste finance, recycling, and hauling.
DAC reviews solar facility and townhouse project plans
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two preliminary site and concept plans. The meeting covers a proposed community solar facility and a new townhouse development.
Lincoln Conservation Commission monthly meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026
The Commission will conduct a regular monthly meeting to address wetland applications and current projects. Discussion topics include the Butterfly Garden, historical cemeteries, and various grant or cleanup projects.
Land Acquisition Committee to review priority properties and action plans
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 6 and discuss the Village Acquisition Priority List, Quarterly Action Plan, and Legacy Hammock Program. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
Shade Tree Commission to discuss beautification awards and arboretum update
The Shade Tree and Beautification Commission will meet to discuss several community projects and awards. The body will also review and vote on the approval of the April minutes.
Public hearing on The Residences at Pocasset major land development
The Johnston Planning Board will consider a one‑year extension request for the Putnam Pike "Gateway" project and hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a minor subdivision on Shun Pike, a senior‑focused condo project on Plainfield Pike, and a major adaptive‑reuse residential development at…
Commission to review costs and benefits of five improvement districts
The Special Assessment Commission will discuss the benefits compared to the costs for five specific improvement districts. These projects include street, storm sewer, and water and sewer work across various city locations.