Concord, MA - Mothers Out Front

06/11/2026

☀️ Could solar one day be as simple as plugging it in?

Balcony solar systems are small plug-in solar panels designed for apartments and renters — offering a potential new way for more households to access clean energy.

While the technology is still emerging in the U.S. and isn’t currently available in Massachusetts, it’s an interesting idea that could expand clean energy access in the future.

👉 Would you consider using balcony solar if it became available?

Learn more: bit.ly/balcony-solar

06/11/2026

Saturday, June 13: Democracy and Beer.
The Wright Tavern is hosting a beer garden with the Reclaim our Democracy. It will be a celebration of democracy and the founding of America.
Come and enjoy.
The Wright Tavern will be open for tours and enjoyment.
A donation of $10.00 is greatly appreciated.
The hours are 11:00 - 4:00.

06/10/2026

📢 WEBINAR: Paint, Posts, and Planters – How to Advance Road Safety with Traffic Calming Quick-Builds 👟🎨🪴

Did you know that your community can achieve traffic-calming impacts with temporary, low-cost installations consisting of just paint, posts, and planters?

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to use quick-build demonstration projects to build community support for permanent solutions!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰️ 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT / 11:00 am PT
🔗 RSVP: https://buff.ly/aLZNI3X

06/09/2026

Our Executive Director Galen Mook provided testimony to the Joint Committee on Transportation during its May 28 hearing on S.3077. An Act to enhance the safe use of devices.

Read the transcript and watch the video testimony here:
https://www.massbike.org/testimony_transcript_for_micromobility_hearing

06/09/2026

☀️ Hot weather doesn’t have to mean higher energy use.

Simple changes — like closing blinds during the hottest part of the day, creating a cross-breeze, and using fans strategically — can help keep your home more comfortable this summer without additional costs.
Small adjustments can make a surprisingly big difference.

👉 Let us know in the comments: What’s your go-to trick for staying cool during summer?

Find more cooling tips here: bit.ly/energy-saver-cooling

06/04/2026

⚡ Watt’s up with phantom energy?

Some electronics — like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers, and coffee makers — can keep using electricity even when turned off.

A plug-in kilowatt meter can help uncover hidden energy use around your home and show which devices are drawing power in real time.

📚 Want to try one before buying? Some local libraries offer kilowatt meters through their lending programs — check with your local library to see if one is available.

👉 What’s one device in your home that’s almost always plugged in?

Learn more here:
bit.ly/energy-use-help

06/03/2026

The West Concord Green Thumbs brought Trevor Smith to the library. He is a really engaging speaker.

ReWilding with Trevor Smith - May 21, 2026

06/02/2026

Looking for a more affordable way to go electric? 🚗⚡

The Green Energy Consumers Alliance Used EV Finder makes it easy to compare used electric vehicles by:
✅ Price
✅ Driving range
✅ Mileage
✅ Vehicle type

Exploring used EVs can be a great way to lower fuel costs and reduce emissions without buying new.

👉 Browse available models and learn more:
bit.ly/ev-finder

05/30/2026

A short film to ponder "the best tool for the job". 🤔