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Daily Buzz | How is Climate Change Affecting Our Town?

And what can we do about it?

Nicci Kadilak

Jun 10, 2022 — 2 min read

Hey friends,

It’s good there’s nothing on the town calendar today because I literally don’t have time to put together a proper Buzz!!

Quick news bites

Pride flag goes missing, is recovered

There was a little kerfuffle about Havoc’s Pride bandana last night. It was reported missing in the evening after being present all day until at least 2pm. It was found and replaced on Havoc. It’s unclear as of yet if this was an intentional act or it somehow blew off. I can’t speculate at all, but I do hope more information comes to light one way or another.

How is climate change affecting flooding in our town? How can we mitigate it?

There’s a public listening session coming up next Wednesday on the Vine Brook Watershed and Urban Heat Island Assessment. (Say that three times fast!)

Most of us have seen firsthand the increased water in basements and backyards and everywhere else in recent years - and there is likely to be more with the progression of climate change. This project’s objectives were to find nature-based solutions to mitigate the flooding and subsequent damage due to urban flooding. Read more in the attached flyer.

Cops & Cars Saturday on the Common

According to the Town website, Retired Police Sgt. Bernie Schipelliti calls the event “a classic car show [where] members of the Police Department attend and interact with car owners and the people who are there to look at the cars.” Proceeds from car entrance fees will go to local charities such as People Helping People.