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Ordinances and Resolutions Supporting Sustainability

Summarizng the above, the Town must:

recycle waste materials and annually review achievemnents
require contractors and grantees to document environmental protection prior to awards
notify contractors of these goals
design new structures with the intent of LEED
consider environmentally preferable products and services
try to decrease the per capita use of fossil fuels by at least 1% per year in public and private buildings
underground all future power lines
encourage use of fuel efficient, clean vehicles
purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for Town use
increase the fuel efficiency of municipal vehicles, reduce the number of vehicles, launch an employee education program including anti-idling messages
evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems
inventory global warming emissions in Town operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan
adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space, and create compact, walkable urban communities

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