Green Marlborough
is a group of residents and
businesses promoting environmentally sustainable choices in the community. Help us make a healthy
environment for people who live and work in Marlborough!
We're
incubating community environmental initiatives,
promoting Green Community* efforts and leading the
city's Sustainability Taskforce. Contact: Jen at 508-481-0569,
Jen@GreenMarlborough.org
Buy
local products (made in Marlborough, New
England, USA) to reduce transportation fuel costs
and support the local economy.
Consider
thelife cycle of a product. What is it
made from? How long will it last? How
will it be disposed of? Your sustainable
choices prevent pollution, reduce waste and invest
in a green economy. Consider buying organic, durable
products that last a long time or can be reused/recycled when you are
done with them.
This
photo has excited a lot of interest, but in fact
Marlborough may not be an ideal location for current
wind turbine technology which needs high hills, open
spaces, or coastal winds. However,
solar panels are a completely
different story and are more common in
Marlborough.
Solar
hot water and solar hot air are more affordable than solar
electric.
$1
spent for energy efficiency saves
at
least $5
in renewable energy
The
best solutions are simple:
Energy
Conservation Unplug unused
electronics. Turn off lights. Weatherize doors and
windows. Hang
clothes to dry.
Energy
Efficiency Install energy efficient
light bulbs. Put in a programmable thermostat.
At
the Marlborough Public Library you can
borrow the Low Carbon Diet book
and Kill-A-Watt, a meter
that measures home and office
appliances' electricity use!
Donated by Green Marlborough.
To join a
small group to learn about
energy
savings, recycling, water
conservation, contact
Andrea@GreenMarlborough.org or
call 508-481-0569.
Groups
meet four times at a time/place
decided by the group to learn about
recycling, energy
savings, water
conservation and much more.
"I
did the Low Carbon Diet three times
and now save almost $2000
annually. As fuel costs go up I
will save more each year." - Dean
H.
EVENTS
The
Stretch
Energy Code for
Building
Energy Efficiency
was
introduced and discussed at a
Marlborough public meeting. These 3 links
have info:
Would
you like a 1-hour copy of the Green
Marlborough Access TV show on the
Stretch Energy Code and Home Energy
Rating (HERS)? Send your address
to Jen@GreenMarlborough.org
and mail $10 to cover copy and postage
to "Green Marlborough" 95
Grace Circle, Marlborough, MA
01752.
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Bike
Marlborough
2nd
annual Family Fun Bike Ride
on
ARRT,
the Marlborough Rail Trail
10am
Saturday September 19th
Mark
your Calendar!
Support safe bike routes, biking
safety & services,
healthy family activities &
lifestyles, & interest in a future Bike Club
Enjoy
walking the trails of Marlborough
in the company of a guided group the
first Saturday of each month.
The
walk on September 4th at 9-11am is at The
Desert conservation land in
Marlborough. The walk will be
about 3 miles. Dress for
the weather & wear sturdy shoes. Maps are
provided. The walk leader is
Rick Boudrie, a veteran AT hiker
(Maine to Georgia) who enjoys local trails and nature
observation.
Directions
From Route 20 in Marlborough, turn
onto Concord Road by Firefly's
Restaurant. Stay on this road
2.5 miles. The parking area with
a sign saying "The Desert"
is on the right.
Marlborough
is celebrating its 350-year history
all year in 2010! Find some wonderful
local community and outdoor events
at www.Marlborough350.org.
The
next best thing to being green is
being locally involved!
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Save
Money!
Schedule
a FREE
Home Energy Audit
TODAY
from National Grid and
NStar
A
professional analyzes where energy is being used in
your home. Rebates can pay 70% of the cost of
insulation
installation and more! Go towww.MassSave.com
NOTE:
Low income homeowners or renters can
get FREE fuel assistance, a FREE home
analysis & FREE
insulation, weatherstripping, doors,
windows, weatherization - up to
$10,000. The federal government
gave $5,000,000 to SMOC in August 2009
to weatherize homes. They've
hired energy auditors, weatherizers
& contractors to weatherize hundreds
of homes in the next 3 years.
Since August 2009, this stimulus-funded
program has weatherized 5 homes in
Marlborough. Call Today!
On
March 4, 2010 the Marlborough Regional
Chamber of Commerce graciously honored
Green Marlborough with the annual
"Green Award" at the Royal
Plaza. Click here
for info.
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Green Marlborough
Home
Energy Efficiency Team To
check out photos click on
As
a result our waterways are cleaner,
people are making more environmentally
sustainable choices and we are
protecting and enjoying our local
natural resources, too. Thanks
to everyone for participating by
helping with events, attending
meetings, reading emails, cheering
Green Marlborough from afar, or just
doing your own thing to live more
sustainably.
Green
Marlborough plays an important public
leadership role to make a difference and
your participation is important to
protect our natural resources.
Thank you!
Green
Marlborough projects in 2010 will
include community gardens, home
weatherization, biking and walking
events, a newsletter, and more.
I look forward to watching these
efforts grow with you!
-Jen
Boudrie, Founder,Green Marlborough
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Solar
and Energy Star Tour in
Marlborough
Many
thanks to two home owners and two
business owners for making the tour a
success in 2009. Several people came to
visit the sites to see and hear what others
are doing in their neighborhoods or
learned what they could do in their own
home or business.
We
will do this again in October 2010!
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Marlborough
Earth Day Fair
Thank
you to everyone who participated!
For photos & info go to
