Environment & climate in local government
14,489 tracked US meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-03. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.
Places with the most mentions
- Branford, CT (72)
- Cohasset, MA (70)
- Wellesley, MA (69)
- Plymouth, MA (69)
- Nashville, TN (67)
- Harvard, MA (66)
- Nantucket County, MA (58)
- Northampton, MA (57)
- Charleston, SC (55)
- Carlisle, MA (54)
- Green Bay, WI (54)
- Orleans, MA (52)
Latest matching meetings
Westville trustees to vote on $1.77M general fund budget for FY2026-2027
The Westville Village Board is considering the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 appropriations for all village funds. The General Fund budget totals $1,610,250 in revenue and $1,770,970 in expenses, projecting a net loss of $160,720. The agenda includes budgets for the Municipal Gas Fund, Waterworks Fund, Waste Water Disposal…
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…
Cambridge and Somerville hold final public hearing on $1.3B sewer overflow plan
The City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are holding a hybrid public hearing on October 28, 2026, to present and accept public comment on the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The plan proposes a $1.3 billion investment to reduce and eliminate CSOs…
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.
Sustainability Commission regular meeting agenda with no listed items
This is the agenda for the Chula Vista Sustainability Commission regular meeting on October 12, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Special meeting of Delta Agriculture Research & Sustainability District scheduled for October 7, 2026
The Delta Agriculture Research & Sustainability District board has announced a special meeting to be held on October 7, 2026, at the Vidalia Convention Center. The meeting notice provides the location but no substantive agenda items beyond the procedural announcement.
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.
Council committee to weigh new coastal protection department
The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts is holding an oversight hearing on coastal resilience and considering two bills: one to create a mobile drinking fountain program and another to establish a new city department of coastal protection. The hearing will take public testimony and discuss the…
NYC Council committee to weigh new coastal protection department
The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts is holding an oversight hearing on coastal resilience and will consider two proposed local laws. One would create a new city department of coastal protection, and the other would establish a mobile drinking fountain program. The committee will discuss these…
Rehoboth Beach Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting cancelled
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation in a press release dated September 3, 2026.
Select Board to hold hearing on accepting Crownshield Ave and Tea Party Dr as town streets
The Uxbridge Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Order of Layout for Crownshield Avenue and Tea Party Drive, a step toward formally accepting these streets as public ways. The acceptance will be voted on at the Fall Annual Town Meeting on October 27, 2026. The hearing is required by state…
Public hearing on rezoning 129 College Street from Residential A-1 to Business B
The South Hadley Planning Board will hold a hybrid public hearing on September 28, 2026, to discuss a landowner petition by Priscilla Ryan to amend the Zoning Map, changing 129 College Street from Residential A-1 to Business B zoning. The 3.4-acre parcel, with an existing office building, is identified as Assessor's…
Richmond City Council to vote on grants, cemetery maintenance, and AI tool donation
The Richmond City Council will hold its regular September meeting to act on several ordinances and resolutions, including grants for climate resilience projects, cemetery maintenance funding, and a donation of AI services for certificate of occupancy processes. The meeting will also consider amendments to parking…
Winthrop Field Committee to review drainage, tree removal, organic certification
The Winthrop Field Committee is holding its monthly meeting and site visit at the Jersey Lane Gate. They will discuss status updates on the field drainage system assessment and clean out, dead tree removal on Jersey Lane, and the field's organic certification, along with stewardship items like pond cattail management…
Public hearing held on Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan
The City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority hold a virtual public hearing regarding the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan. The $1.3 billion plan aims to reduce combined sewer overflows across Alewife Brook, the Mystic River, and the Charles River. Residents…
Zoning Board to consider McDonald's with drive-thru at 1250-1274 Broad St
The Bloomfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider an application by SPG at Bloomfield, LLC to convert an existing property at 1250-1274 Broad Street into a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru service. The applicant is seeking a D1 use variance for drive-through service…
Historic district panel to review six demolition and construction requests
The Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall, 685 Route 134, South Dennis, Stone Hearing Room, Lower Level. The meeting is open to in-person and Zoom attendance and will review six applications for demolition, new construction…
Committee reconvenes hearing on data center community impact and standards
The Public Health & Environment Committee is reconvening an informational hearing on data centers, focusing on their impact on Baltimore's infrastructure, environment, and community. The hearing will involve multiple city departments and agencies to discuss best practices for zoning, use standards, and technologies to…
Old Saybrook land-use boards get outdoor lighting training
The Old Saybrook Land Use Department is hosting an educational session, 'Outdoor Lighting 101,' presented by Leo Smith of Dark Sky Connecticut. The presentation will cover problems with outdoor lighting and solutions to mitigate light pollution for commission members reviewing applications. The meeting is a training…
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.
Board to review sustainability plan, beautification, litter law updates
The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board is meeting to receive updates on ongoing initiatives, including the sustainable action plan, beautification projects, litter reduction, and waste reduction proposals. The agenda is largely informational, with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.
Committee to dissolve solar array subcommittee, discuss grants and data
The Alternative Energy Committee will meet to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, dissolving a subcommittee for the solar energy array at Deerhill/Osgood Schools, and receiving updates on a technical assistance grant, town staff reports, and data on solar and charging stations. The committee will…
Cambridge holds public hearing on $1.3B sewer overflow plan
The City of Cambridge, Somerville, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are presenting the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The plan proposes a $1.3 billion investment to reduce CSOs in the Alewife Brook, Mystic River, and Charles River, aiming to eliminate overflows by 2050. Three…
Energy committee reviews FY26 goals, including decarbonization and EV plans
The Harvard Energy Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve previous minutes, discuss recruitment, and review the status of its FY26 goals. The agenda lists ongoing projects such as municipal and community decarbonization plans, building electrification (Bromfield, library HVAC), electric vehicle conversion…
Board to hear six variance requests, including setback and lot width reductions
The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider six variance applications at its September 17, 2026 meeting. These requests involve reductions in setbacks, lot widths, and driveway widths, as well as waivers for accessory structure placement, solar panels, and fence construction. The board will also approve minutes from…
West Newbury Tree Committee to review 2026 annual report and plan fall outreach
The West Newbury Tree Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes, review its FY2026 annual report, and discuss fall outreach plans including community messaging and recruiting new members. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
Climate committee may attend solar ribbon cutting field trip
The Climate Action Plan Standing Committee may form a quorum to attend an external event: a ribbon cutting for the Community Solar 3 project hosted by Flathead Electric. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, from 10am to 11am at Monegan Road, Whitefish.
Board reviews weed reports and discusses Lolo Agreement and permit renewals
The Sanders County Weed Board will review reports on rush skeletonweed, blueweed, and Eurasian watermilfoil. The meeting includes discussions on the Lolo Agreement, drone spraying updates, and the status of 'I Control My Own' permit renewals. The agenda also covers a new complaint regarding knapweed on a private field…
Southbridge to weigh solar, battery storage zoning changes and data center moratorium
The Southbridge Town Council and Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider modifying Zoning Bylaw Sections 8.5 (Solar as of Right) and 8.6 (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and to discuss adding a temporary moratorium on data centers. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the…
Committee to consider bus terminal amendment, Smart Streets report, and many traffic changes
The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a municipal code amendment regarding bus terminal loading zones, receive a report on the Smart Streets Pilot Program (no vote), and act on numerous recommended traffic orders including stop signs, speed limits, and parking restrictions. The agenda also…
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.