Who we are
The Climate Smart Claverack Committee (CSCC) is made up of residents dedicated to imagining the best future for the town of Claverack in terms of climate resiliency, infrastructure and community spaces. We believe that making climate smart choices improves the lives of our neighbors and makes Claverack an even more beautiful place to live.
Local Actions
The CSCC acts in an advisory capacity for the Claverack Town Board by identifying, researching, proposing and then helping to implement climate-centered projects. These include:
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Working toward Bronze Status as part of the New York State Climate Smart Communities Initiative
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Drafting a Climate Action Plan for the municipality
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Engaging in various community education projects
Check out our Local Actions page for a more detailed list of current and future projects.
Head to our Blog to read about our most recent events and pertinent local information.
Current Commitee Members
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John Bradley*
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Katy Cashen**
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Elizabeth Davis
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Eric DeFeo
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George Duntz**
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Thomas Ferguson*
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Katy Flammia
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Tom Helling*
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Sarah Katan*
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Jeff Kiplinger*
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Cherry Lewis
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Victoria Masters*
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Josh Nislick
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Julie Shevach
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Brenda Shufelt*
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Imre Varga
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Marion Wiener
*Denotes member of Task Force
**Denotes Town Board member also on the Task Force
Advisors:
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Thomas Paino
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Richard Wieninger
Additional Resources
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Columbia County Climate Smart Community - county information
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Climate Smart Communities - state information
Nearby Climate Smart Communities:
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Athens
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Chatham
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Canaan
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New Lebanon
Meetings
Committee meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from 6-7pm over Zoom. These meetings are open to anyone interested in hearing about the scope of various projects or joining in on the action. Email info@climatesmartclaverack.com for the Zoom meeting information.
Our meeting minutes are posted on the Town of Claverack Website: