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March 14, 2012
TOWN C ERK
REA�IING MASS.
Reading Cities of Climate Protection Advis roiimPte3r 36
7:05 - 7:10 Welcome to everyone. Members and Guests in Attendance.
Voting Members: Ron, Ray, and Joan.
Associate Members: Laurie Ann
Guest: None
Minutes for the Feb 8, 2012 meeting reviewed. Acceptance tabled to next
meeting.
7:10 - 7:13 Reading Roots Program: Bo has the plaque completed. It looks very good. The
first plates for the tree have been purchased with funds from an anonymous
donation.
7:13 — 7:17 Green Business Award: An award summary was distributed. The Swiss Bakery
will be the recipient first award. Ron to drop off the form to them to complete.
7:17 — 7:40 Bike Swap: Coordination with Reading Cares. Preferred location is Reading Light
Department. Possible dates April 28 or May 5. Betsy to distribute rules and time
of the event to the committee members. Friday drop off 12:00 to1:00. Saturday
8:00 setup. 9:00 drop off, 12:00 pickup. End by 1:30/2:00. Reading REI to be
solicited for coupons.
7:40 — 7:50 Materra Cabin Weatherization: Joan to confirm with JoeGreen about the
weatherization needs of the cabin. Jim Hanson to come Saturday morning (March
14) to review the cabin's needs. March 24 the possible work day. Committee
members to provide most of the labor.
7:50 — 8:00 Selectmen's Meeting (March 27): Fifteen minute presentation. Ron to prepare a
couple of introductory slides (mission and goals). Joan to present about the Grants
program. Ray to present on the Green Business award. Gina and Michele to
provide some input. Close with coming events (Earth Day, Bike Swap, Tree
Program).
8:00 — 8:20 Earth Day Activities: Town groups DPW/Water Department, Garden Club, Tails
Committee and RMLD to participate in the Earth Day Event. Theme for the
Earth Day event is Sustainability. The Committee will focus on Green Business
Award and Climate Change. Time for the event is from 10:00 to 2:00.
8:20 — 8:30 Open Discussion of RMLD RECs
Committee Cookout May 12