Community Meetings
Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
OnlineJoin Western Massachusetts Climate Action Now for their monthly virtual meeting and a presentation by the Connecticut River Defenders (CRD), a group of environmental social justice activists from the Connecticut River Valley and beyond who have been working to shut…
DPU Hearing: Housatonic Water Works Company’s rate increase request
Monument Mountain Regional High School 600 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MAThe Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on Housatonic Water Works Company's rate increase request. Any person interested in commenting on this matter may appear at the public hearing or file written comments…
Public Meeting: Planned Improvements of Sawmill in Pittsfield
Pittsfield City Hall 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin the City of Pittsfield to learn more about the planned improvements and general upkeep of the 52-acre sawmill property located near the Velma Ave & Gamewell Ave neighborhoods. DATE: Monday, October 16 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: City Hall –…
Community Listening Sessions – Hoosic River in North Adams
North Adams City Hall 10 Main Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams, and the need to modernize the aging concrete flood control…
Community Listening Sessions – Hoosic River North Adams
ROOTS Teen Center 51 Ashland Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams, and the need to modernize the aging concrete flood control…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) as they host David Falk and Tori Antonino to get tips and tricks on fall garden care that supports pollinators. Hint: there's a lot less to do than you think! DATE: Tuesday, October 24 TIME: 7:00 –…
Community Listening Sessions – Hoosic River North Adams
Northern Berkshire YMCA 22 Brickyard Court, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams, and the need to modernize the aging concrete flood control…
Forests as Climate Solutions – Public Input Session
OnlineThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs invites you to join a public meeting to hear updates about and provide input on the Forests as Climate Solutions Initiative, a comprehensive effort to conserve and manage forest land in the…
Community Listening Sessions – Hoosic River North Adams
Terra Nova Church 85 Main Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams, and the need to modernize the aging concrete flood control…
Environmental Justice Council (EJC) meeting
OnlineThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Council members will discuss EJ office priorities and strategies during this meeting.…
Pittsfield: Special Hearing on Electric Rates
Berkshire Innovation Center 45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesAs gas and electric rates typically surge higher in Western Massachusetts than they do in any other part of the state, the Senate members of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy are holding a special oversight hearing in Pittsfield…
Bel Air Dam Removal: In-Person Public Meeting
Polish Falcon Club 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDo you live near the Bel Air Dam? This community meeting is for YOU! DATE: Tuesday, December 5 TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM LOCATION: Polish Falcon Club, 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield (behind old Harry's Supermarket) FREE Food and…
Mass Rivers 2023 Annual Meeting
OnlineJoin Mass Rivers Alliance for their annual meeting on Thursday, December 7 at 3 PM (via Zoom)! This year, they have an especially interesting speaker - Kari Kastango, who recently swam the entire Connecticut River, from its beginning just a…
Environmental Justice Council Meeting: In-Person/Virtual
OnlineThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Council members will discuss EJ office priorities and strategies during this meeting.…
Forum: Environmental Justice and Building Our New Grid – Where Should It All Go?
Online/In PersonJoin the MA Environmental Justice Legislative Table to discuss the elephant in the room- how do we build the renewable distributed electric grid we need fast, while not repeating the mistakes of the past? Learn more about our vision for…
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup: CCC Meeting
Online/In Person +1 moreThe next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 24, from 6:00–8:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at the Lee Middle & High School Cafeteria (300 Greylock St, Lee, MA 01238) and…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting: Returning American Chestnut Trees to their Native Range with John Meiklejohn
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) as they host John Meiklejohn to discuss the American chestnut tree returning to its native range. DATE: Tuesday, January 30 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online Click here to register
Info Session with Scott Jackson: Wildlife Connectivity and Getting Trained in the NAACC Protocol
OnlineJoin UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson for this BEAT-organized info session about the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) and learn how you can contribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Free-flowing waterways provide better habitat for many wildlife…
Pittsfield Community Meetings – Trash & Recycling
Mayor Peter Marchetti will be hosting three community meetings on the future of trash and recycling in Pittsfield. Mayor Marchetti will be joined by city officials to provide an overview of the proposed changes to trash and recycling collection…
Pittsfield Community Meetings – Trash & Recycling
Mayor Peter Marchetti will be hosting three community meetings on the future of trash and recycling in Pittsfield. Mayor Marchetti will be joined by city officials to provide an overview of the proposed changes to trash and recycling collection…