Chelmsford Climate Action Team

02/17/2026

https://chelmsfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15898867

The Chelmsford Public Library is hosting a free public screening of the film, Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics. We hope that you will join us for this...

02/08/2026

Chelmsford Recycling Committee member Rebecca Gore will discuss why composting is important (can save the town money and reduce greenhouse gases!) and what composting options are available through the town. Refreshments will be provided. You will have opportunities to share any steps you have taken or want to learn more about, and what you think the Town of Chelmsford should be doing. Call 978-251-0533 or email [email protected] to register.

01/15/2026

https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/the-state-can-accelerate-the-move-away-from-natural-gas-with-one-move/

The Department of Public Utilities faces a choice: proactively lead the next transition, as it did before, or let gas utilities trap customers in a failing system.

11/18/2025

Thanks to those of you who contacted your State Representatives asking them to stop House bill H.4744. It worked! We’re especially grateful to Representative Simon Cataldo for his leadership on this!

After intense blowback to a draft House bill to weaken the state’s 2030 clean energy target, the chamber’s budget chief says the topic is on hold until next year.

11/11/2025

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05/29/2025

02/13/2025

Chelmsford Community Resilience Effort - Resident Survey Open Now

The Chelmsford MVP 2.0 Core Team is working on updating our resilience plan to address critical issues in our community, and your input is essential! Take part in our Community Resilience Priorities Survey now to help prioritize key projects for the next 3–5 years. What are your top priorities for building a stronger and better Chelmsford? Your vision matters to us.

Why Your Input Matters:
Your feedback will directly inform selection of critical projects, including access to healthy, affordable food, improving transportation options, supporting safe, resilient housing, promoting safety and resilience, and environmental protection.

Please Take the Survey:
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The survey will close on Mar. 4.
It only takes a few minutes, but your input can make a lasting impact! We’re working together to build a stronger, greener future.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance. Together, we can ensure that our MVP 2.0 project truly represents the collective vision of our community.
Please help spread the word about this survey to your networks, friends, and family by forwarding this message.

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02/11/2025

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electric-vehicles/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-electric-vehicle-in-the-winter?amp%3Butm_medium=email&%3Butm_campaign=canary&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9rsi__MVORPVw89jrEw6UR3AIoOXlQeEyS5tOYFzV421dWB6Hyk1yomrkSeW3T4Dg5Xo2cekbLL6mt1kT9BNVwpX_6TJHMZK7fpb110rpp8BdJ4bg&_hsmi=346576235&utm_source=newsletter

Your EV will probably perform just fine in the cold, but these tips will help make sure you maximize your car’s range when it’s frosty outside.

02/06/2025

A must see ...

Please Note: Registration for the event is preferred, as space is limited. If you choose not to pre-register, you may be asked to wait until all registered people are seated. If...

02/06/2025

Senator Mike Barrett Public Meeting January 25 6:30 PM at Chelmsford Chelmsford Public Library

As a member of Chelmsford Climate Action Team (CCAT), I'd like to invite you to attend a public meeting with our state Senator, Mike Barrett, at the Chelmsford Library on February 25 at 6:30 PM.

Senator Barrett spoke to us about 5 years ago. He is a great speaker! So it is time to have him back. I’m hoping you can attend to learn what the state is doing on climate change and to ask him about other issues affecting our town, like MBTA Communities Act and the new ADU Zoning.

The library recommends pre-registration to hold your seat. Please register at the library website https://chelmsfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/13945483

Read on for more information about Senator Barrett, his talk, and the library event registration.

Chelmsford’s state Senator Mike Barret is a leader of climate legislation in the Legislature. Since his last public visit five years ago much has happened to address climate change in Massachusetts. What does the new legislation mean to our town and state? What is next? What are your concerns?

Massachusetts has been a leader among states in addressing climate change with three major pieces of legislation in the past four years. State Senator Michael Barrett has been a champion for climate action in the state legislature and will discuss Massachusetts’ past and possible future legislation, what it means to us, and what we can do as residents to help meet challenging state and town goals for net zero greenhouse gas emissions. He will also touch on other sustainability and energy issues and will be available for questions from the audience.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to hear Senator Barrett and bring your questions. In addition to Chelmsford, Senator Barrett’s district includes Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham, Weston, and a large part of Lexington. He serves as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. The committee’s jurisdiction covers everything from cell phones to alternative energy to public utility reform to carbon pricing.

Register for event at the Chelmsford Library website events page: https://chelmsfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/13945483

Registration for the event is preferred, as space is limited. If you choose not to pre-register, you may be asked to wait until all registered people are seated. If you register and find out later that you will not be able to attend, please call 978-256-5521 to cancel. This is event is in-person only.

Please Note: Registration for the event is preferred, as space is limited. If you choose not to pre-register, you may be asked to wait until all registered people are seated. If...

07/23/2024

Climate Café at the Senior Center
Wednesday, August 7 at 10:30 AM

Come learn about relatively inexpensive steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and start to heal the planet. There are many things we can do to reduce our impact on earth’s changing climate.

Members of the Chelmsford Climate Action Team and the Chelmsford Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee will present ideas for sustainable living and describe actions the town of Chelmsford is taking to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

Refreshments will be provided.