Easthampton Recognized as "Climate Leader Community"

Easthampton recognized as "climate leader community"

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - The city of Easthampton has been officially recognized as a "Climate Leader Community" by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). The city joins an inaugural group of just 19 municipalities across the Commonwealth to receive the designation. Springfield public schools receive HVAC upgrades as summer approaches The recognition was announced at a ceremony in Watertown on May 2, where Lieutenant Go…

Climate Action Collaborative Fund grants $50,000 for community projects

The Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund has awarded $50,000 to four local organizations for environmental projects as part of its first-ever round of grant awards. The new philanthropic fund at Yampa Valley Community Foundation was created to support local projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help implement the goals of the Routt County Climate Action Plan. The first grant awardees are BookTrails, Northwest Colorado Counc…