Energy and Sustainability Committee approves new member, advances solar and transit projects.
Energy and Sustainability Committee accepts new member, advances multiple initiatives. The panel, led by Chair John Piekara, approved adding a candidate from a letter of interest. Associate member Mike Potishnak reported electric vehicle chargers now operational and app-listed; Chris Bambacus
Energy and Sustainability Committee · Meeting of January 15, 2026
BELCHERTOWN — Energy and Sustainability Committee accepts new member, advances multiple initiatives. The panel, led by Chair John Piekara, approved adding a candidate from a letter of interest. Associate member Mike Potishnak reported electric vehicle chargers now operational and app-listed; Chris Bambacus detailed solar feasibility study findings showing potential 100-kilowatt capacity across municipal buildings in phased installation; Rich Prager reported grants secured for the Rail Trail, which holds the largest unfinished section of the Northampton to Boston system, with committee discussion of hiring a part-time coordinator to advance completion.
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Source: the Energy and Sustainability Committee meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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