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Bronxville honors Green Committee volunteer Carol Upsher as Climate Action work continues
Summary
Trustees and Green Committee members recognized Carol Upsher for leading Bronxville’s greenhouse gas inventory and Climate Action Plan work; the village reported a 20% reduction from the 2018 baseline and eligibility for up to $200,000 in state green-community grants.
Trustees dedicated time to honor Carol Upsher for five years of leadership on the Green Committee and the Climate Smart Communities Task Force. Speakers credited her with compiling the municipal greenhouse gas inventory (based on 2018 data), inventory of village fleet and employee commute patterns, and helping the village adopt a Climate Action Plan that targets a 40% emissions reduction by 2030.
Helen Knapp, Green Committee liaison, described Upsher's data work and the committee’s progress toward higher Climate Smart designation, noting that Bronxville has already cut emissions "by 20% from the 2018 baseline" through measures including new EV chargers, energy-efficient lighting and cleaner heating systems. Upsher thanked volunteers and described the work as an example of government and citizen collaboration; she told trustees she intends to remain available to consult after moving to Pelham.
