Milton Climate Panel Reelects Chair, Minutes Approved

Other Committee · Meeting of August 20, 2026

Milton's Climate Action Planning Committee reelected Alex Hasha as chair and confirmed its draft Climate Action Plan remains unfinished after four state grant applications were denied in July. Hasha said Milton submitted four Eco One Stop applications, including an Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs planning grant, and "they were all unsuccessful in this round." The committee reported Milton completed every requirement for the state's Climate Leader Community Certification before a June 30 deadline, making the town eligible for technical planning assistance grants of up to $110,000 once certified. Planning Board liaison Maggie pressed the committee to add specific guidance on tree removal and parking-lot design after developments proposed removing 300 to 500 trees.

Hasha also outlined a priority "Electrify Milton" push to help homeowners access Mass Save rebates for heat pumps and solar. Members voted unanimously to approve June minutes, reelect Hasha, and adjourn.

In the full story:

• Quorum, New Term, and Public Comment
• Approval of June Minutes
• Energy Manager Updates: Grants, Buildings, and Battery Storage
• Climate Leader Community Certification Reaches the Finish Line
• The Stalled Climate Action Plan and the Path to Town Meeting
• Planning Board Seeks Climate Guidance on Trees, Parking Lots and Bylaws
• 2026-2027 Committee Priorities: Electrify Milton and Technical Assistance
• Election of Officers
• Working Group Updates: Waste, Energy, and the Fire Station Roof
• Committee Recruitment: Three Open Seats
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 2,431 words

Source: the Other Committee meeting of August 20, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.