Boxborough Select Board hears specialized stretch code presentation, delays decision for more study
On June 23, 2026 the Boxborough Select Board heard a presentation from CELT fellow Becky Caruso on the state's specialized stretch energy code, including potential costs, long-term savings and grant eligibility; the board asked staff for more local analysis and public input before any action.
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Becky Caruso, Boxborough's CELT fellow and a Northeastern University graduate student, presented an overview of Massachusetts's specialized stretch energy code and its possible effects on new construction and planned municipal projects, including the town's proposed fire station. The Select Board heard the presentation June 23 and declined to vote, instead asking staff to return with more localized analysis and public outreach.
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