Council approves tabling at Mill City Grows Harvest Fest, will use sustainability division‑approved materials

The Lowell Sustainability Council voted July 24 to staff a table at Mill City Grows' Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 13, and to ensure any printed materials are reviewed and approved by the City of Lowell Sustainability Division before distribution.

Council members discussed an educational flyer about invasive plants and a mailer targeting multi‑unit buildings to promote Mass Save and renter outreach. Victor, a city staffer referenced by council members, was reported to be working on mailers aimed at buildings with four or more units and coordinating outreach for Mass Save programs.

One council member suggested coordinating with Paul Saint Cyr (city staff) and the sustainability division’s communications team so the flyer follows approved city messaging and distribution channels. The motion that the council table at Mill City Grows' Harvest Fest passed after a second; members agreed the sustainability division would vet materials and that staff could use preapproved city materials like Mass Save handouts.

Why this matters: tabling provides a public outreach opportunity to educate residents on energy programs, invasive plant disposal guidance and the city's home modernization navigator. The council asked staff to circulate proposed flyer language internally for review prior to public distribution.

Next steps: council volunteers will staff the Sept. 13 event; the group will draft flyer language and send it to the sustainability division and communications for approval. If the division has preapproved materials, volunteers may use those at the event.