Energy committee member steps down; size reduction planned
The Belchertown Energy and Sustainability Committee discussed restructuring efforts aimed at reducing committee size from nine to seven members to ensure adequate quorum, after member Sam Hunt announced his transition to an associate role.
Energy and Sustainability Committee · Meeting of September 17, 2026
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Energy and Sustainability Committee discussed restructuring efforts aimed at reducing committee size from nine to seven members to ensure adequate quorum, after member Sam Hunt announced his transition to an associate role. Committee member John Piekara reported creating a Committee Notebook with sustainability resources and indicated plans to pursue a CELT Fellowship application in partnership with UMass Lowell and Boston University to support community clean energy efforts. The committee reviewed ongoing renewable energy initiatives including the OptUp program, which could save households approximately $24 annually, and discussed EV charger usage data as the AmpUp contract increases to $1,500 per year.
The committee also planned community outreach at Lake Wallace Fall Festival on October 3.
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Source: the Energy and Sustainability Committee meeting of September 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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