About Article 31
The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Town residents from the effects of air pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change.
It is also the next step in Concord's strategy to meet the goals of its Climate Action and Resilience Plan.
Kate Hanley, Sustainability Director and Jake Swenson, CAAB Chair, present Article 31 on behalf of the Select Board.
Kate Hanley, Sustainability Director and Jake Swenson, CAAB Chair, present Article 31 on behalf of the Select Board.
Presentation Slides
Presentation Slides
General_Home Rule Petition_Outreach Presentation_FINAL 4 6 2021.pptxArticle 31 Warrant Article
Article 31 Warrant Article
HOME RULE LEGISLATION AND BYLAW AMENDMENT REGULATION OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE
ARTICLE 31. To determine whether the Town will authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for special legislation substantially in the form below to establish the Town’s authority to regulate the use of fossil fuels in new construction as an important step in meeting the greenhouse gas emission reductions approved by Concord voters in Article 51 of the 2017 Town Meeting, and further to authorize the Select Board to approve amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the petition. MORE