The S.A.G.E. Committee shall be comprised of up to nine voters
of the Town, with the number of members to be determined by the Board
of Selectmen, provided such number shall always be odd. Members shall
be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, to fill staggered, three-year
terms. Members may be reappointed for consecutive terms.
S.A.G.E shall serve the residents of the Town by advocating
energy policies that efficiently reduce energy consumption, increase
awareness of the environment, and provide information on relevant
programs and technologies to accomplish this mission.
The goals and duties of S.A.G.E. shall include, but are not
limited, to:
A. Obtaining "green community" status within the meaning of M.G.L. c.
25A, § 10;
B. Educating and empowering residents to reduce their energy costs and
reliance on non-renewable energy sources;
C. Developing strategies for the Town and municipal operations to reduce
overall energy consumption and promoting energy cost saving.
D. Pursuing grant opportunities, including federal, state, and private
grants, and/or any other funding source;
E. Supporting and promoting "the 4 R's," Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,
and Repurpose, among Town residents and in municipal operations;
F. Any and all activities within the mission of S.A.G.E.
The S.A.G.E Committee shall annually report its progress, activities,
and goals to the Board of Selectmen for review and consideration by
the Board.