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SUMMARY:ConcordCAN Sustainable Coffee - Surveillance of Mosquito and Tick Borne Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Concord’s Public Health Director Melanie Dineen will talk about work being done locally on Arborvirus surveillance and education and how this fits into the Public Health Foundational Public Health Service Model. Arborviruses include mosquito and tick borne diseases and the surveillance monitors the prevalence of the various diseases that they carry.  She is interested in answering any specific question about public health that you may have.  If you would like to email her questions in advance please contact her at mdineen@concordma.gov.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/concordcan-sustainable-coffee-surveillance-of-mosquito-and-tick-borne-diseases/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Thoreau's Forests Confront Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Will We Still Have Forests in 50 Years? And Why We Should Care\nDr. William Moomaw\, a lead author of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winning climate report\, will explore the role of forests and other ecosystems in moderating climate change in combination with new technologies and our behaviors. The threats to our forests from climate change and other stresses will be a major theme. The discussion will be moderated by Delia Kaye\, Concord’s Natural Resources Director. \nWilliam Moomaw is Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University\, and Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center. He received his PhD at MIT in Physical Chemistry. As a member of the chemistry department at Williams College\, he directed the Center for Environmental Studies. He served as a Congressional Science Fellow and worked on the legislation that banned CFCs from spray cans and on the 1976 National Forest Management Act. \nProfessor Moomaw was a 5-time lead author of IPCC Reports addressing the science and technological mitigation of Climate Change. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his “Outstanding Contributions to our understanding of climate change and its global impacts and to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.” \nTo ensure adequate seating\, please register at https://thoreaus-trees.eventbrite.com/
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/thoreaus-forests-confront-climate-change/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T074500
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SUMMARY:Concord Climate Action Network:  Sustainable Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Could Concord have municipal compost services? Join this month’s Sustainable Coffee for a presentation and discussion on the topic.\n  \n\n\nCoffee\, breakfast food\, & conversation at 7:45am.Presentation with time for questions at 8am.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/concord-climate-action-network-sustainable-coffee/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T080000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Concord Coffee: Time-of-Day Electric Rates
DESCRIPTION:Laura Scott from CMLP will introduce the new time-of-day electric rates that CMLP plans to roll out to residential customers beginning April 1\, 2026. She will talk about: \n\nwhy CMLP chose time-of-days rates\nhow they work; and\nthe potential benefits and challenges for customers.\n\nShe will also touch briefly on the wider electric market and why time-of-day rates make sense in today’s world. \nLaura Scott’s 38-year career spans commodities trading\, finance\, strategy and consulting in the North American electricity\, natural gas\, and oil markets. She currently serves as the Assistant Director for Power Supply & Energy Management at the CMLP where she helps maintain a reliable\, cost-effective and forward-thinking utility that serves the needs of the Concord community. \nArrive early (7:30) for coffee and fresh baked breakfast goodies           
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/sustainable-concord-coffee-time-of-day-electric-rates/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
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SUMMARY:Concord Celebrates Sun Day
DESCRIPTION:Rise Up for a Sun-Powered Planet! \nJoin us for a fun\, inspiring and free event as we celebrate Sun Day in Concord. Sun Day is a nation-wide day of action on September 21\, 2025\, celebrating solar and wind power\, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. Here in Concord\, Sun Day will celebrate our town-wide progress to power our community with clean affordable energy. Concord residents\, businesses and Town departments are fighting climate change and saving money by installing solar panels\, using heat pumps\, and switching to electric lawn equipment and electric vehicles. Thousands of Concordians have made the transition to harnessing the power of the sun for their homes and transportation. And you can\, too. \nLearn about local\, sustainable energy! \nEvery choice we make to use clean energy matters. Clean energy helps protect the people and places we love from the ravages of climate change. It saves money and makes our homes more comfortable\, all year long. It says “yes” to energy independence\, clean air and clean water\, and “NO!” to science deniers and polluting fossil fuels. \nSun Day in Concord is an easy way to explore clean energy options for your next purchase of a car or appliance. Learn about available incentives and rebates to help you transition to sustainable homes and transportation. Hear how your neighbors and other residents made the decision to power up with solar energy or to capitalize on Concord’s green electricity to reduce their utility bills. And take the opportunity to talk to an experienced energy coach who will answer your questions\, and help you understand your options – at no charge! \nMake Art that Revolves Around the Sun! \nBring the whole family for fun art activities\, music\, giant puppets and more. Local arts groups will offer hands-on art projects for participants of all ages. Add your own creative expression to a large community-created quilt that celebrates our sun-powered future. And join us in a community singalong of popular songs about the sun. \nCelebrate with Us! \nCome join the event between 2:00 and 4:00pm on September 21. To RSVP (for our planning purposes) please sign up for the event here. \nFor more information \nIf you want to have your organization participate\, please contact Scott Richardson (scott@longwoodsoftware.com). If you have questions about attending\, please contact Brad Hubbard Nelson (bradhn@mindspring.com) \nSun Day is sponsored by Concord’s Climate Action Committee\, the Concord Municipal Light Plant\, Mother’s Out Front\, the First Parish Environmental Team and others.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/concord-celebrates-sun-day/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000
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SUMMARY:Water Quality in Concord's Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Elissa BrownRiver Ambassador for the SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council \nWater quality in the Sudbury\, Assabet\, and Concord Rivers has changed wildly over time – from pristine pre-Colonial times to the days when sewerage and industrial waste spewed from the many water-power fueled mills along the rivers. Today’s rivers have recovered significantly since those days but contain residuals of our historical past.  Current regulations aim at further reducing contamination in the rivers\, but contamination remains and knowledge of emerging contaminants is in its infancy.  Elissa Brown spent most of her career in the environmental consulting field primarily working with soil and groundwater quality issues – from Safe Drinking Water Act compliance to assessment and remediation of hazardous waste sites.  After 30 years\, she retired from private practice to become the Conservation Agent for the Town of Dedham working to protect wetlands and manage stormwater.  Since her retirement from Dedham\, she has served as the River Ambassador for the SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council.  In that role\, she serves as “boots on the ground” for the council\, spreading the word about the unique value of our rivers and coordinating with other stakeholders in advocating for their protection.  She also spends a lot of time paddling on the rivers\, maintaining put-ins\, and helping out with such efforts as aquatic invasive species removal and water quality sampling.  Over the years\, Elissa has served on Concord’s Natural Resources Commission\, Planning Board\, Public Works Commission\, and a variety of other ad hoc committees. She has a bachelor’s degree in Geology and a master’s degree in Geochemistry. \nHosted by ConcordCAN.  Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee\, treats\, and conversation
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/water-quality-in-concords-rivers/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T003000
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SUMMARY:First Parish Environmental Team
DESCRIPTION:We invite one and all to join the First Parish iEnvironmental Team (ET) at its monthly meeting.  The FP Environmental Team takes part in activities including Environmental Education\, Personal Actions\, or Legislation and Advocacy. Meetings are held monthly. \nFirst Parish in Concord is an accredited Green Sanctuary congregation\, but our work has just begun.  A Greening the Campus initiative is currently working on moving our multiple buildings off of fossil fuel heating and insulating. \nThe 7th UU Principle affirms our “respect for the interdependent web of existence\, of which we are a part.” We “honor all beings” and work for a greater appreciation of our interconnections with the natural world. How and where we live\, work\, play\, and pray impact all beings\, now and for future generations. \nET provides leadership in translating this principle into individual and community action.  We work closely with UU Mass Action\, MassPowerForward and a regional group of neighboring UU churches.  
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/first-parish-environmental-team/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T180000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Action from MA Climate Bill
DESCRIPTION:What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months?\nThis forum at First Parish in Concord is open to all\, and festures two speakers: \n\nMichael Barrett – author of the climate bill and MA State Senator for the third Middlesex district including Bedford\, Carlisle\, Chelmsford\, Concord\, Lexington\, Lincoln\, Waltham and Weston.  He serves as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Committee om Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy\nElizabeth Henry\, Executive Director of the Environmental League of Massachusetts\, is committed to Massachusetts lead the Nation in environmental policy and getting on a pathway to net zero emissions.\n\nThe forum is sponsored by the Environmental Action Team of First Parish in Concord\, and co-sponsored by ConcordCAN\, the League of Women Voters of Concord Carlisle\, Mothers Out Front and Stop Private Jet Expansion.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/opportunities-for-action-from-ma-climate-bill/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000
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SUMMARY:Changes to Concord’s Curbside Recycling Program
DESCRIPTION:Come and Learn More about the Changes to Concord’s Curbside Collection Program for Solid Waste & Recycling \nIn October 2024\, the Town will be migrating to an automated curbside collection model and single stream recycling. Over the past two years Concord Public Works\, with the assistance and support of the Public Works Commission\, has carefully evaluated the current solid waste and recycling curbside program\, which has not seen substantial change in over twenty years.  \nAfter careful consideration regarding the convenience for users\, the level of service provided\, the cost\, and the sustainability of the program\, CPW is making some changes.  Moving to automated collection will result in newer trucks with better emissions.  It will reduce the program’s operational costs by increasing efficiency through reduced collection times. A 35-gallon cart for solid waste still helps Concord achieve its goals of waste reduction and also allows for continued participation in the MassDEP PAYT (Pay-As-You-Throw) program\, while a  larger\, 96-gallon\, container for recyclables encourages recycling. \n\nJustine St. John \, Program Analyst with Concord Public Works\, will give a short presentation on the changes to the program and will be available to answer your questions. \nArrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee\, treats\, and conversation
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/changes-to-concords-curbside-recycling-program/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T120000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Campaigning - Taking Action Now
DESCRIPTION:As we see more and more effects from climate change in the form of severe flooding\, intense storms\, and raging wild fires\, it has been increasingly imperative that we have a government leadership that will act to sustain a livable planet. Given the enormous stakes in the November election at all levels of government\, we must elect environmentally-oriented candidates and prevent a climate-change denying government from dismantling regulatory agencies and allowing fossil fuel companies to drill where they want\, when they want.  \nGetting involved is essential; we are a powerful force when we all take action. ConcordCAN has invited multiple speakers who will talk about what we can do to help to get out the vote and elect candidates who support environmental issues. If you are a long-time activist\, you will learn about new organizations and tactics. If you are a newcomer to campaign volunteering\, you will learn how easy and useful it can be to get involved. \nSpecific organizations include: \n\nEnvironmental Voter Project\nCitizens Climate Lobby\nElders Climate Action\nConcord Indivisible\nVolunteerBlue
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/environmental-campaigning-taking-action-now/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability-related Articles for Concord Town Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Concord’s Town Meeting starts on April 29 at 7 pm. The April ConcordCAN Sustainable Concord Coffee will focus on 4 articles relating to sustainability.  Each person below will speak briefly on an article and will be available to answer questions.\n\n\nBrad Hubbard-Nelson will present Article 31\, To Update Town Goals to Meet the Climate Challenge \n\n\nBrad Hubbard-Nelson will present on Article 32\, Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program: Bylaw Amendments for Program Participation  \n\n\nDean Banfield will present on Article 33\, In-Town Solar Expansion \n\n\nLinda Miller will present on Article 35\, Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Two-Family Dwelling Unit in Residence B Zoning District \n\n\nHosted by ConcordCAN – The Concord Climate Action Network.  Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee\, treats\, and conversation
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/sustainability-related-articles-for-concord-town-meeting/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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