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Commission hears Sustainable Connecticut recertification and seeks better access to meeting video/transcripts; schedules guest programs
Summary
Commission members discussed Sustainable Connecticut recertification and matching grants, a Planning & Zoning overhaul that could affect conservation rules, difficulties obtaining condensed Zoom transcripts for minutes, and scheduled guest speakers for upcoming meetings including a firefly expert and a climate/weather presenter.
At the May 8 meeting the New Canaan Conservation Commission reviewed town participation in Sustainable Connecticut recertification, discussed outreach for matching grants, raised concerns about minutes production and raw Zoom-video access for drafting minutes, and agreed on several upcoming guest presentations.
A commission member explained that Sustainable Connecticut — a nonprofit certification program — offers tiered (bronze, silver, gold) certifications and matching grants for local projects. The…
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