Water Quality in Maynard's Assabet River:
A Conversation with OARS
Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 pm
Maynard Fire Department
30 Sudbury Street and on Zoom
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Executive director Matt Brown and other OARS representatives will tell the story of the organization’s work to improve water quality in Maynard’s Assabet River. In an ongoing effort, OARS citizen scientists are monitoring bacterial pollution in Maynard, collecting data, and collaborating with the town DPW and Conservation Commission to identify and ultimately clean up sources of river pollution.
So, how is the water quality of the Assabet in Maynard? How many sources of pollution are there? And where do we stand in our efforts to improve the quality, habitat, and beauty of Maynard’s most prominent natural resource? Come find out the answers and join the discussion!
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Green Maynard would like to learn more about what clean technology residents are using in their homes—from heat pumps and solar energy to electric vehicles and induction stoves. We’re also seeking volunteers who would be willing to serve as a “coach” for other residents interested in installing clean tech in their own homes.
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Partnership with EnergySage
Green Maynard has partnered with Energy Sage, a nationally recognized independent consultant that can help homeowners find the best solar and heat pump solutions. It offers educational resources, calculators, and marketplaces to help you learn about and shop for solar and heat pumps. These services are completely free and 100 percent online.
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Per our partnership with EnergySage, consumers who sign up through Green Maynard and complete the installation process with an EnergySage rooftop solar installer will receive $200, or $75 when subscribing to a community solar farm on EnergySage. Homeowners who select an EnergySage heat pump installer will receive $100. (Green Maynard does not receive revenue through this partnership.)
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Compost Food Waste
If you don't compost at home, use an at-home compost bin from the Town of Maynard, or you'd like to compost items like meat and dairy, Black Earth is Maynard's compost collection option. With all the other items you can compost with Black Earth, you can reduce your landfill waste and save money on trash stickers. (And if enough residents sign up, the price of pickup will come down.) Find out more on our blog or at blackearthcompost.com.