Your voice on whether there should be a Tree Protection Bylaw can be heard now through a survey on the city's website. Last year, City Council approve.
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During its Dec. 14 virtual meeting, the Concord Select Board voted to approve an updated policy to govern the replacement and purchase of all non-exempt municipal vehicles with the most sustainable vehicle option.
The update replaces APP #63, “Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy,” which was adopted in October of 2013.
The update states all Town departments will minimize greenhouse gas emissions from town operations by:
Purchase or leasing exclusively battery electric vehicles for all light‐duty passenger fleet replacements by FY22;
Piloting, evaluating, and, where feasible, acquiring electric vehicles for medium‐ and heavy‐duty vehicle and equipment categories;
Minimizing vehicle miles travelled and minimizing idling. Director of Sustainability Kate Hanley presented the amendment to the Board.