Committee advances sustainability initiatives amid data center growth
Bedford Energy and Sustainability Committee advances sustainability work with CELT fellowship application. Chair Patricia Fabian reported progress on the Community Planning and Sustainability Manager recruitment, with interviews expected to begin soon from a pool of at least 18 applications.
Energy & Sustainability Committee · Meeting of April 16, 2026
Bedford Energy and Sustainability Committee advances sustainability work with CELT fellowship application. Chair Patricia Fabian reported progress on the Community Planning and Sustainability Manager recruitment, with interviews expected to begin soon from a pool of at least 18 applications. Project Manager Erin Dorr submitted a CELT (Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition) fellowship application, a six-month position funded at 20 hours per week focused on recycling center signage, composting initiatives, and a town sustainability website.
The committee also discussed preparations for potential data center development, with Planning Director Tony Fields invited to discuss zoning bylaw options.
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Source: the Energy & Sustainability Committee meeting of April 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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