Task force reviews Open Spaces grant, Clean Energy Communities relaunch and DEC summit
Summary
Members reviewed a $50,000+ Open Spaces Grant (deadline 4/15/2026), discussed the Clean Energy Communities program relaunch and recommended RFI review with Supervisor Baker, and noted the DEC Climate Action Planning Summit in June.
Rachel Scudder informed the Climate Smart Task Force that the Open Spaces Grant (minimum $50,000; deadline April 15, 2026) is intended for land purchase for recreation and conservation or for a parks conservation plan and is not applicable to a natural resources inventory. Andrea McIntosh agreed to forward the grant details to the Town Parks Committee.
Rachel also described the relaunch of the Clean Energy Communities Program, saying it provides feedback to NYSERDA and has no look-back period; she recommended reviewing the related RFI with Supervisor Mike Baker. She announced the DEC Climate Action Planning Summit on June 10-11 in Utica, NY (free registration) and noted the registration limit is one to two attendees per municipality; the task force discussed whether to ask the town to cover hotel costs.
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