SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2023

The Town of Lexington is developing a Climate Action & Resilience Plan, called Resilient Lexington. The Plan will build upon a solid foundation of climate leadership and complement ongoing efforts to create a sustainable future. Over the course of the planning process, the Town will complete a series of community assessments, data analyses, and stakeholder and community engagement activities to complete our Plan. Your response to the survey will help the planning team understand public priorities and ensure the proposed strategies are actionable.

Learn more about the planning process on the Town website or through the Resilient Lexington Summary.

In Case You Missed It...Lexington HeatSmart Has Launched!

Lexington HeatSmart is a town-wide initiative to empower residents to adopt clean heating and cooling technologies with confidence. 

Through this program you can connect with a trained Energy Advisor who will help you explore clean heating and cooling technology, find local and reputable contractors, compare quotes, and take advantage of available rebates and incentives.

View the recording or slides from the January 4th launch event.

Compost Pilot and Zero Waste Plan at 2/6 Select Board Meeting

Don't miss the Select Board meeting on Monday, February 6th if you are interested in the Town's waste reduction efforts!

Compost Pilot Proposal

The Director of Public Works will be asking the Select Board to include funds for a pilot curbside composting program in the FY24 budget. The pilot would aim to enroll 2,000 households in a curbside composting program through either subsidized or fully covered subscriptions to a private compost pick up service.

Draft Zero Waste Plan

A draft of the Zero Waste Plan is complete and will be presented to the Select Board for feedback. Tune in to learn more about the Town's plans to reduce waste in both the short- and long-term.

The agenda and Zoom link will be posted soon.

Lexington's Community Choice Program - Join us!

Please note: Because Eversource's prices change and future prices are not known, future savings compared with Eversource's prices cannot be guaranteed.

Hear directly from Lexington staff, Select Board members, and Lexington High School students why you should join your neighbors in enrolling in Lexington's Community Choice Program. With lower, more stable prices and a higher percentage of renewable energy, it's a win-win!

If you are paying more than 10.8 cents/kWh for your electricity supply, you could be paying less with Lexington's electricity aggregation program. If the electricity supplier on your bill is listed as Constellation New Energy, you are already enrolled in the program. If any other supplier is listed, enroll in the Community Choice program today!

Local Food, All Year Round at the Lexington Farmers' Market

Eating locally is always in season! Don't forget to get out to the Lexington Farmers' Market this winter to enjoy locally sourced food from a wide range of vendors.

Upcoming Dates:

February 4 & 18

March 4 & 18

April 1 & 15

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: The Waldorf School Gymnasium (739 Massachusetts Ave)

Learn more about the Lexington Farmers' Market.

$500 Rebate for Induction Stoves

Chances are you have been hearing a lot about gas stoves recently.

Did you know that Mass Save offers a $500 rebate for induction stoves if you are replacing a gas or propane stove? Induction stoves boil water 50% faster than electric cooktops and allows for very precise temperature control.

Get off fossil fuels and improve the indoor air quality of your home!

QUICK LINKS

Questions? 

Maggie Peard

Sustainability & Resilience Officer

(781) 698-4538

mpeard@lexingtonma.gov

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