Northfield Energy Committee explores streetlight purchase, advances multiple projects
The Northfield Energy Committee discussed purchasing streetlights from Eversource for LED conversion to reduce maintenance and energy costs. Co-Chair Judith Wagner is consulting with the town's procurement officer on bidding procedures; Brian Sodders will research University of Massachusetts
Energy Committee · Meeting of July 7, 2026
NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Energy Committee discussed purchasing streetlights from Eversource for LED conversion to reduce maintenance and energy costs. Co-Chair Judith Wagner is consulting with the town's procurement officer on bidding procedures; Brian Sodders will research University of Massachusetts streetlight systems. The committee advanced solar assessment work with PV2 and the Clean Energy Extension and is selecting a Green Communities project expediter.
Spirit Joseph will follow up on a comprehensive building assessment with Eversource and RISE. The library's first-floor air conditioning installation is complete, with the second floor starting shortly. Wagner attended a New Town Building Committee meeting on capital project priorities.
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Source: the Energy Committee meeting of July 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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