Energy and Sustainability Committee approves next meeting, discusses Public Safety Building efficiency.
Energy and Sustainability Committee identifies efficiency gaps at Public Safety Building and pledges waste-reduction partnership. Chair Arthur (Chip) Wallace and Jack Haley toured the facility February 10, flagging under-insulated attic space and aging HVAC equipment, with maintenance estimated at
Energy and Sustainability Committee · Meeting of February 19, 2026
WEST NEWBURY — Energy and Sustainability Committee identifies efficiency gaps at Public Safety Building and pledges waste-reduction partnership. Chair Arthur (Chip) Wallace and Jack Haley toured the facility February 10, flagging under-insulated attic space and aging HVAC equipment, with maintenance estimated at $5,000 per visit plus repairs; the committee will pursue funding sources for detailed audits and potential heat-pump retrofits. Member Elizabeth Callahan reported that West Newbury has never applied for state solid-waste grants available to regional towns and tracks minimal waste data; the committee agreed to work with the Board of Health on waste-diversion goals.
The committee also endorsed adding electric-vehicle charging signage at Pipestave/Mill Pond parking and determined it is unlikely to pursue the Massachusetts specialized energy code in the next 12 months. ===END BRIEF===
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