Environmental Action Committee

Current EAC Initiatives

Green Communities

EAC Contact: Corey Burnham-Howard
Town Contact: Sherry Patch

 Princeton has been awarded a designation grant of $130,869 to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that will reduce Princeton’s energy costs and positively impact the environment. Learn more...

Energy Saving Tool Library

EAC Contact: Charlie Cary

 This pilot program, created in cooperation with the Princeton Municipal Light Department, offers tools that Princeton residents can borrow to help them save money and use energy more efficiently.  Learn more…

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)

EAC Contact: Phil Gott
Town Contact: Sherry Patch, Town Administrator

 The state’s MVP grant program helps communities plan for and manage the impacts of climate change. Princeton’s MVP plan was accepted in 2021, and the town is now eligible to pursue grants related to mitigating climate change impacts.  Learn more...

Community Outreach and Education

EAC Contact: Claire Golding

2022 Quarterly Speaker Series

The EAC’s Environmental Speaker Series continues! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Princeton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Videos of past events from the Series can be found here. | Learn more...

Earth Month 2023!

EAC Contacts: Claire Golding, Corey Burnham Howard

Our next Earth Month initiative is in April 2023, where everyone is welcome to help clean up the town, all month long. Learn more about this year's cleanup.

PFAS Information Sharing

EAC Contact: Forrest Iwanik

 The Selectboard has asked the EAC to provide support for sharing information with town residents with regard to the Town’s PFAS response program and PFAS generally. Learn more…

Light Pollution/Night Sky Awareness in Princeton

EAC Contacts: Corey Burnham-Howard, Claire Golding

 Ensuring minimal light pollution in the night sky is closely related to Princeton’s stated goals of maintaining its rural character, scenic vistas, and wildlife-friendly environment. The EAC is developing community outreach efforts regarding night sky appreciation, light pollution awareness, and mitigation opportunities. Learn more…

Available Wood

EAC Contact: Charlie Cary

 Princeton has a significant amount of wood residue and waste wood products which may offer beneficial commercial opportunities for collection and reuse or clean burning. Learn more…

Snow & Ice Policy

EAC Contact: Corey Burnham-Howard

 The EAC is advocating for adoption and implementation of a Winter Maintenance Operations Policy and Plan for all Town facilities, properties, and roads. Learn more…

Mosquito Spraying Opt-Out

EAC Contacts: Corey Burnham-Howard, Claire Golding

In July 2020, the State Legislature passed the “Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth,” which allows for aerial spraying in all communities at the determination of the Department of Public Health. The EAC advocates that the Town opt out of mosquito control spraying. Learn more…

Public Safety Building

EAC Contact: Phil Gott

 As the Town considers a possible new Public Safety Building, the EAC is advocating for measures including energy efficiency, natural resource-saving, and climate resiliency that will result in long-term cost and resources savings. Learn more…

Town IPM Manual

EAC Contact: Matt Charpentier

 The EAC advocates adopting and implementing a Landscaping Manual and Integrated Pest and Weed Management Policy for all Town-owned facilities and properties. Learn more…

Waste & Recycling

EAC Contact: Claire Golding

 In February 2020 the Selectboard formed a Waste and Recycling Committee to investigate single hauler options in Princeton. Meetings resumed on March 3, 2022 after a six-month hiatus. Agendas and minutes are available here.


Read our Environmental Action Plan (EAP) online or in paper form.

For an overview of EAC goals and strategies, please read our EAP. Copies are available to read on-site at the Town Hall, the Library, and the Council on Aging. The library has 3 copies available for circulation, and EAC member Charlie Cary has additional copies available for loan. 


This page was last updated on November 1, 2022

Committee Members

NameTitleTerm

Corey Burnham Howard

Chair

June 2025

Gerald Pellegrini

Vice Chair

June 2026

Claire Golding

Editor

June 2025

Forrest Iwanik

Secretary

June 2024

Kaitlin Kohberger

Member

June 2024

Richard Bisk

Member

June 2025

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