(Actually, it is always April 22, in commemoration of the first Earth Day celebration on
that date in 1970.) This year’s theme is “Restore the Earth.”
So, we at the Solar Initiative are challenging you to do one thing toward the goal of restoring the earth. Here are some possibilities:
1. Plant a tree.
2. Start seedlings in a sunny window to transfer to your garden as the weather warms.
3. Recycle. Paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and tin cans can all be dropped at the transfer station free of charge. (Only corrugated cardboard needs to be separated.)
4. Walk or ride your bicycle instead of driving a gas-powered vehicle for short trips.
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The year is 1983. The committee has organized its annual House and Garden Tour. This year’s theme is “Solar Energy,” featuring four residences, a business, and the Southeast Lighthouse was thrown in as a bonus! (Tickets were $5 but $4.50 if purchased in advance – and net proceeds of $1,300 were donated to the B.I. Historical Society.) Three of the homes have photovoltaic or hot water panels, and one is super insulated with south-facing windows.
The business is the Mid-Ocean Press, owned and operated by Kim Gaffett. The Mid-Ocean Press building was located (it is no longer in existence at that location) next to St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church on Chapel Street. The building had a south facing roof at a pitch of 45 degrees – perfect for solar panels. These were prominently visible, and indeed served as a showcase for the possibility of solar power. The small business lodged in the rest of the building was known as the Sun Shop, where one could sign up for solar
Thu, 12/24/2020 - 6:15pm
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A new walkway at Andy’s Way was discussed at the Planning Board’s Dec. 9 meeting. Plan of the walkway courtesy of the Planning Board.
It was the Town of New Shoreham that was on the Planning Board’s agenda for its Dec. 9 meeting, presenting an application to construct a new public shoreline access walkway at Andy’s Way, and seeking an advisory to the Zoning Board for the construction. Building Official Marc Tillson, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford and Treasurer of the Committee for the Great Salt Pond Sven Risom were present for the discussion.
Tillson provided a brief overview of “what we are proposing” for the walkway leading to the Great Salt Pond.