Raymond Scanlon has created a great collection of photographs of the entire length of the Ten Mile River. You will find his pictures and loving commentary
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Added by Charles Adler on November 15, 2009 at 11:27am —
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A group of very committed people are working feverishly on plans for a local observance of Climate Action Day in the Attleboro area on Saturday, October 24.
There are many ways you can get involved, from asking your church to ring its bells on that day, to helping with logistics, to writing a letter to the editor of yo
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Added by Charles Adler on September 19, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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Today's Sun Chronicle has a
list of local farmers' markets with dates and times.
Here is a
statewide list.
Also, White Barn Farm in Wrentham will have a
roadside stand on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.
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Added by Charles Adler on June 28, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Thomas Berry, author of "The Dream of the Earth" and other inspirational writings, died on Monday in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the age of 94. I had the opportunity to hear him speak at the 23rd Annual E. F. Schumacher Lecture in Great Barrington, MA, in 2003.
Berry's reverence for the Earth was truly inspiring. In his work, he promoted an ecumenical spirit that transcended any particular religious faith and evoked an awe for all Creation.
A memorial service will be held in September at th…
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Added by Charles Adler on June 7, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides numerous tax incentives for individuals and businesses to invest in energy-efficient products. For details, go to the
IRS website.
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Added by Charles Adler on June 7, 2009 at 1:03pm —
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Our local economy includes the following 3 sources for vegetable and flower plants for your garden:
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Attleboro High School - Greenhouse
behind tennis courts or approach from Bushee Street
508 222-5150 x151
Annuals and vegetables
School days 11 am to 1:45 pm
Thursdays
May 7, 21, June 4
11 am to 5 pm
Saturdays in May
and Saturday June 6
8 am to 12 noon
The greenhouse is operated by students in a horticulture
career program.
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Added by Charles Adler on May 5, 2009 at 11:23pm —
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Today Van Jones, an advisor to President Obama, had very encouraging things to say about the future of energy in this country. Speaking to students at Bentley College in Waltham, Jones said, "The good news is that we can beat this global recession and global warming at the same time. We can beat poverty and pollution at the same time... and you're the solution. You will be the generation of innovators, of entrepreneurs, of problem solvers, of people who throw away this old tired distinction betw…
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Added by Charles Adler on April 16, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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A new exhibit of vintage World War II government posters at the Attleboro Arts Museum sounds many themes that resonate today. During the war, the public was exhorted--and expected--to make sacrifices as part of the war effort. Resources were scarce and citizens…
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Added by Charles Adler on March 7, 2009 at 3:27pm —
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Last week I attended a presentation on residential solar and wind power at the Franklin Public Library. The event was sponsored by the Franklin Area Climate Team (FACT).
It was an informative evening and well attended. I learned that residential rooftop solar photovoltaic installations are now very affordable, due to a combination of rebates, state tax credits, and federal tax credits. I'm looking in to an installation on my own roof, if it meets the technical requirements.
For utilities parti…
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Added by Charles Adler on December 18, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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A local green group is meeting on Wednesday, November 19, to spark interest in locally-grown food. Citizens for a Sustainable Local Economy (CSLE--pronounced "castle") seeks to increase the amount of food that is grown and consumed locally by bringing together local farmers and consumers.
One of the speakers at the event will be Sister Carole Rossi, of the Crystal Spring Earth Learning Center in Plainville. Rossi coordinates a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program that provides 30 house…
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Added by Charles Adler on November 17, 2008 at 12:30am —
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Putting food from local farms on the dinner table will be the focus of the next meeting of Citizens for a Sustainable Local Economy (CSLE). Farmers and consumers in some Massachusetts communities are now banding together to form cooperatives called CSAs. CSA stands for community-supported agriculture. In a CSA, consumers purchase shares in the anticipated harvest of a farmer over an entire growing season, which usually lasts about 20 weeks, from June to October. Shareholders pick up their produc…
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Added by Charles Adler on October 28, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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One of our members, Greg Wehmeyer, will be hosting a discussion group called "Menu for the Future." The discussion will include the following topics:
--food systems and their impacts on culture, society, and ecological systems;
--agricultural and individual practices that promote personal and ecological well-being;
--ways to create and support sustainable food systems.
The group will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, September 24 – October 29 in the John Murray Room at Murray Unitarian Uni…
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Added by Charles Adler on September 17, 2008 at 12:26am —
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The next meeting of Citizens for a Sustainable Local Economy will be on Monday, September 22, at the Attleboro Public Library, 74 North Main Street, Attleboro.
6:30 pm - Brief business meeting to discuss future plans and activities
7:00 pm - Guest speaker: Rob Garrity, Executive Director, Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN)
Topic: "Exploring the New Green Energy Economy In Massachusetts"
Join MCAN Executive Director Rob Garrity as he discusses recent changes enacted to help Massachus…
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Added by Charles Adler on September 8, 2008 at 11:00pm —
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I will be speaking about the economy of nature at 10:00 am on Sunday, July 13, at a worship service at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro. I will touch on some of the topics from my April 16 slide presentation, including natural capitalism. I will also spend some time talking about how nature provides a model of a zero-waste economy, how scientific research is using "bio-mimicry" to solve technological challenges, and how carbon trading and other economic sche…
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Added by Charles Adler on June 30, 2008 at 11:00pm —
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Greening the Local Economy
Third Meeting
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Attleboro Public Library
Meeting Agenda
1. Adopt a statement of purpose.
Proposed language:
To enhance the well-being of the Ten Mile River bioregion and its inhabitants by promoting economic activities which are locally based, cooperative, and environmentally sound.
2. Select and prioritize one or more projects.
Possible projects:
a. Starting a CSA (community-supported agriculture). A cooperative in which members p…
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Added by Charles Adler on June 3, 2008 at 12:00am —
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About 16 people attended the May 14 meeting at the Attleboro Public Library. Charlie began the meeting with a shortened version of the slide show he originally presented on April 16. That was followed by a discussion of the types of economic initiatives that might be attempted in this area.
There was a lot of interest in starting a CSA (a cooperative in which members pay a farmer to provide them with locally-grown, organic produce over an entire growing season). There may be some land available…
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Added by Charles Adler on June 2, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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Thanks to DoubleACS (Attleboro Access Cable System) for videotaping my slide presentation on April 16. You can view it
here.
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Added by Charles Adler on June 2, 2008 at 9:30pm —
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The
Apeiron Institute in Rhode Island promotes sustainable practices. It's education center in Coventry is a model green building. The institute is hosting a Sustainable Living Festival and Clean Energy Expo on June 7 and 8. There is an admission fee, which is much lower if you purchase tickets in advance.
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Added by Charles Adler on June 2, 2008 at 7:30pm —
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Here are a couple of handouts from the Rocky Mountain Institute that contain many tips for greening the local economy.
Framework for Community Sustainability:Ten Ingredients for Long-Term Success…
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Added by Charles Adler on May 12, 2008 at 11:30pm —
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On May 14 the public is invited to a meeting to discuss ways of greening the local economy. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the Balfour Room at the Attleboro Public Library (74 North Main Street). This event is being sponsored by the Attleboro Land Trust as a follow-up to a presentation on the same topic by Charlie Adler on April 16.
The meeting will begin with a brief review of the principles of a green economy, for those who missed Adler's presentation. Then there will be an open discuss…
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Added by Charles Adler on May 7, 2008 at 11:30pm —
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