CANCELLED Sustainability Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:30pm
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CANCELLED - Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 6:30 PM via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2023. Please direct any questions to Stacy Kilb, Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, skilb@salem.com or (978) 745-9595 x41013

Important Announcement: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Mass. Acts of 2023, this public meeting of the City of Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee is being conducted via remote participation. Members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment remotely during the meeting may do so in the following manner: Remote Participation Instructions

Join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87692982443

Phone in toll free: 833 548 0282 or

  • 877 853 5257 or
  • 888 475 4499 
  • 833 548 0276
  • Webinar ID: 876 9298 2443

The meeting will be opened at 6:25 P.M. to allow members of the public to test their audio. During portions of the meeting in which public comment is permitted, members of the public who have “raised their hand” in Zoom will be called on to offer comments. To raise a hand, those using the Zoom computer or phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; those dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak.

Meeting Agenda October 25, 2023, 6:30 P.M. - REMOTE Participation

  • Introductions
  • Guest Speaker: Beverly Craig, Program Director, High Performance Buildings, and Julia Sucov, Building Decarbonization and Climate Finance Fellow, MassCEC (Clean Energy Center): Demonstration of "Clean Energy Lives Here” website and resources
  • City Updates Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Past & Upcoming Events
  • City Council Liaison Update (Andy Varela)
  • Old/New Business: Discuss formation of SERC sub-committees; Discuss Massachusetts's DOER Solar For All application
  • Public Comment
  • Approve Meeting Minutes – September 27, 2023
  • Upcoming City Committee Meetings Agendas can be found at: https://www.salemma.gov/minutes-and-agendas
    • Salem Food Policy Council: First Monday of the month, 11/6/23, 6:00PM
    • Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, 11/7/23, 6:30PM
    • Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 11/20/23, 6:00 PM
    • Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 11/21/23, 6:30PM
  • Next SERC Meetings – Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, VIRTUAL ONLY; Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, VIRTUAL ONLY

Adjournment Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event. Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 39 §23B, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033. Please contact the Sustainability and Resiliency Department at (978) 745-9595 x41010 for more information.