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Climate Smart committee outlines tasks to reach silver certification; board urged to prioritize grant-linked items
Summary
Liaison reported Hillsdale's Climate Smart tasks and timeline to reach silver certification by late 2026; board members discussed prioritizing overlapping grants (including NYSERDA) and publishing brief notes from committee meetings for transparency and runway time for review.
A climate-smart liaison updated the board on progress toward Silver Climate Smart Community certification and described a long list of tasks—many with staggered expirations and different recertification windows—that the town needs to track and prioritize to earn points toward silver.
The liaison explained that while Hillsdale is certified bronze, moving to silver requires meeting multiple task deadlines, and several items overlap with other grant programs that have money available now (including NYSERDA‑linked grants). Members discussed timing pressures—one board member noted deadlines for open-space planning and other tasks that must be adopted by December 2026 to count toward silver.
Why it matters: Certification can unlock grant funding and support emissions‑reduction work; consistent committee notes and communications will help the board track deliverables and avoid missed deadlines.
Next steps: Committee will provide spare monthly notes for the agenda, staff will ensure timely circulation, and the board will prioritize tasks that align with near-term grant opportunities.
