The Wellesley Food Waste Outreach Program has begun.
Help out on Saturday, May May 18 or Saturday, May 25th from 8:30-11:00am at the RDF ("dump"). We are looking for a few volunteers to share the news about the Town's Food Waste Program. Organizers will be there to help and offer you the easy 'show & tell' kit ahead of time. You will simply be asking residents at the RDF if they know about the Town's food waste program and if they have not you can share a quick overview and offer them a no cost blue composting bucket and some material about the new partnership with Black Earth Composting. Why should you help out? Recycling food waste means:
Here is how to get started:
Bring your family, neighbors and friends to walk with us in the Wellesley Parade this Sunday from 1-3pm.
Enjoy the shout outs and cheers from friendly spectators along the route. You can feel the environmental enthusiasm in town. We will be encouraging actions that will help us meet the Town-wide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Help us get the word out on fighting pollution on Sunday. We will be lining up at 12.45pm on the corner of Elm and Washington Streets (Pole #16). Should be fun. Strollers welcome. Email us at info@sustainablewellesley.com or RSVP here docs.google.com/forms/d/1IRLZLOn9BOURn7sIPjloVwQztp5pZB6KFLRAABFNg7g/edit?ts=6639654a Looking for a volunteer opportunity that has a direct impact? Town wide volunteers like you will be managing the recycling stations at this year's Wellesley Wonderful Weekend Picnic.
The first 10 volunteers that respond to this call to action will get a $10 gift certificates from Truly's Yogurt. Ask a family member, neighbor, or friend and give a helping hand sometime between 4-7pm this Sunday. RSVP at info@SustainableWellesley.com. THANKS! Two years ago I received an unusual Mother's Day present from my daughter, Maddy. She gave me a portable induction hot plate! I was surprised to get it as I did not ask for it, but it has turned out to be a very successful gift!
Initially I thought I would only use it as an extra hot plate, on special occasions such as Thanksgiving when we could use an extra cooking surface, but it turns out it is my preferred way of stovetop cooking! It is safer, as it doesn't get as hot as a stove, and so it is also cleaner because things that spill (like milk) don't burn. As an induction stove remains cool, it also keeps the room cooler, and there is no need to worry about gas fumes. Furthermore, an induction stove is faster and the heat control is more precise. And lastly, it is more energy efficient! The portable induction hot plate is now the first heat source we tend to use, and it has clearly cut down on our gas usage. I now am a convert from gas and I look forward to purchasing a new induction stove! Better cooking, cleaning, and safety AND better for the environment - a win/win for the modern kitchen! You are invited to the next Wellesley Green Schools meeting next, Thursday May 16 at 9:30 am via Zoom. We will talk about plans for next year so please come share what is important to you and your school community! For those that have never been, feel free to join. Wellesley Green Schools is collaborative group of caregivers, students and staff working together to reduce Wellesley schools' ecological footprint and to inspire students to create a healthy sustainable world.
The annual Bargain Haul at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will be held Saturday, May 4th from 8:00am – 12pm. Bag sale 11:15. 79 Denton Rd., corner of Washington St. (Rt 16) and Weston Road, Wellesley. The enormous selection includes jewelry, clothes, toys, housewares, books, electronics and more! Admission is $2. RAIN OR SHINE!
Volante's home field is now Certified USDA Organic! This certification is a rolling one, meaning the field will be certified piece by piece. By the end of the 2024 growing season, their entire home field will be certified. They also grow on two other fields in Needham where they will continue to use their sustainable IPM farming methods.
They will begin to harvest their first organic veggies over the next few weeks. First up are organic "garlic scallions" (a new crop for the farm), organic mint, organic lettuce and organic radishes, with more to come as the season progresses. They have posted a great deal of information on their website. Organic farming practices lower the risk of pollution in soils and waterways and capture and store more carbon. In addition by prohibiting the use of petroleum-based fertilizers and absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, organic farms have lower emissions and use less energy. As Wellesley College graduation nears, we would like to share a poem from an incredible Wellesley College student who has been at the Wellesley Climate Coalition demonstrations on Friday's in front of Town Hall for nearly her entire college career. She is about to graduate and continue to do impressive things for this planet. Thank you Suzanna for being who you are, committed to climate action, and for sharing your many talents with all of us.
Her poem may inspire you to swing by one Friday afternoon (3-4pm) and enjoy an hour on the lawn. Wellesley Climate Coalition Poem A space for friends to discuss all that ails them, A place to feel renewed and not alone, Every Friday, strong and true, We create this space together, A community- A home. I worry for what comes next, The disastrous floods and droughts, Weather events we cannot escape, Society caving in as conflict exasperates, No one is safe- This is known. At school, we discuss what is wrong. Systemic pressures Common action problems Corporations taking advantage of communities, Exploiting both people and environment. And it weighs on us, the next generation, Knowing our future and the places we come from will not be promised. So we fight, As we watch those around burn out and tire from all this grief and pain. And still every Friday, no matter what’s going on campus or in the world We come to this hill, We say hello, and question how our weeks went. Colleagues quickly become friends, Friends quickly become a family of activists, All fighting for tomorrow. In the hopeless of nights and days and weeks and years, You all still remain, Here, in this moment, where things slow down Where taking action has meaning. So from the bottom of my heart, Thank you for all that you have taught me That hope exists, and has great meaning. For in the darkest of nights, there is always light, A star that shows us the future, And here we come, Daring to dream. The Town of Wellesley seeks a part-time Waste Reduction Coordinator (up to 19 hours/week) to
coordinate waste reduction for Town of Wellesley buildings and potentially coordinate waste reduction in other contexts, depending on Town needs and time availability, to include Wellesley Public Schools and other educational institutions, Town-led programs, and Town sponsored events. The incumbent will build on existing and new pilot programs to develop and implement standardized waste reduction programs across the Town. The work requires a strong understanding of the recycling and solid waste industry, strong project management and problem-solving skills, experience leading teams and working with a variety of stakeholders and excellent communication skills. The incumbent works with minimal supervision and must be able to effectively collaborate and build consensus among stakeholders. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to environmental studies, public policy, economics, engineering, education, or science; strong understanding of the recycling and solid waste industry; strong project management and problem-solving skills; experience leading teams and working with a variety of stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and prioritize projects; ability to effectively collaborate and build consensus among stakeholders; proficient with computers and computer software. Preferred: non-profit or government experience; public speaking and presentation skills; valid driver’s license and regular access to a car; experience with graphic design; and experience putting together surveys and reports. The salary range is between $30 - $40 per hour depending upon qualifications. Flexible schedule available up to 19 hours per week. To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter or a Town of Wellesley application to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a Word or PDF document to dpwhr@wellesleyma.gov by Monday, May 13, 2024. AA/EOE |
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