Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee was established by the Select Board in 2024. The group will advise and assist the Town of Needham, through the Select Board, in the implementation of policies and practices to achieve the objectives of the Town’s Climate Action Roadmap and to support the state’s attainment of 2050 Net Zero goals.

The Climate Action Committee will:

• Provide input and adopt revisions to the Climate Action Roadmap at least once every five years to reflect new priorities, objectives, and initiatives. 
• Review Needham’s climate-related data to report annual progress relative to climate action goals as defined in the Climate Action Roadmap.
• On a community-wide basis – to include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal entities – identify and prioritize:
  • achievable short-term and long-term projects and initiatives that encourage net zero energy and sustainable practices;
  • present and future climate vulnerabilities; and
  • adaptation strategies to help Needham become more climate resilient.
• Recommend to the Select Board priorities for inclusion into the annual operating budget and five-year capital plan.
• Conduct other studies and analyses as requested by the Select Board relative to the Committee’s purpose.

Agendas, Agenda Packets, Minutes

Members

The Climate Action Committee consists of eleven members appointed by the Select Board. Each will serve three-year terms, with some initial terms being shorter to allow for even distribution of term expirations. 

Staff support is provided by Gabby Queenan, Sustainability Manager.

FY26 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are to be held at 6:00 PM at the noted location and via Zoom.