Middleboro Green Committee

On January 30, 2009, I posted Middleboro Green Committee because so many had inquired about the 'Green Committee' that was initially posted in August 26, 2008 LINK and August 26, 2008 Press Release from PTWS.

During the February 23, 2009 Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Mr. Cristello announced the following candidates for the "Green Energy Committee" who were subsequently appointed --

1. Steve Bonfiglio

2. Charles Chace

3. James Cook

4. Julie Gould

5. Brian Kowalski

6. Joseph Ranahan

7. Jeff Stevens

As far as the candidates, I might offer the following of the few I am aware of --

Mr. Ranahan has LEEDs certification. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - definition)

Jeff Stevens has been involved in the alternative energy projects at the Soule Homestead projects, as well as energy efficiency with the public school system.

Steve Bonfiglio has constructed energy efficient homes and netzero homes for years.

That the process required August through February to accomplish when the applications were in the Town Manager's hands much earlier .... ???

That it required so much time for the Town Manager to act needs to be remembered to ascertain if this is a consistent pattern of management.

Middleboro has an abundance of untapped resources and talents within its boundaries.

For now, let's rally behind the Committee and attend the meetings and offer any assistance possible to move this process forward expeditiously. We're years behind other communities and need to catch up.