MVP (Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness) Committee
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Climate Change Education Forum Videos Now Available to Watch:
Sponsored by Town of Chesterfield Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant.
Video produced by Reelife Productions (reelifeproductions.com).
Video produced by Reelife Productions (reelifeproductions.com).
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Video help:
Click on either Part I or Part II.
To watch a particular talk, note its timing and go to Part I or Part II. Hover at the bottom of the
screen till the playback bar appears, and click on the timing you want.
Part I. Climate Change Is Here! March 29, 2025
08:47 Carsten Braun, Prof. of Geography, Planning and Sustainability, Westfield State Univ. Climate Change 101
1:07 Paul Catanzaro, Assoc. Prof. and State Extension Forester, UMass and MassWoods. Forests, Climate Change and YOU
1:47 Jessica Applin, Hilltown Land Trust Conservation and Stewardship Manager. Habitat Connectivity and Meaningful Stewardship
Part II. Climate Change: Health, Homes and Energy. April 12, 2025
05:35 John Follet, M.D.; Chair, Chesterfield Conservation Commission. Climate Change and Health
05:35 John Follet, M.D.; Chair, Chesterfield Conservation Commission. Climate Change and Health
45:20 Emily Duffy, Project Manager, East Branch Studio. Making Buildings to Stand Up to Climate Change
01:01 Kent Hicks, Passive House Consultant and Faculty, Building and Construction Technology Program, UMass. Climate Change and Buildings
01:37 Heather Lieber, Home Energy Specialist, Rise Engineering. How MassSave Helps You Make Your Home Resilient to Climate Change
02:03 Donald Willard, Chesterfield Select Board. What Our Town Is Doing to Increase Climate Change Resilience
Climate Change Education-Part 1 held on 03/29/25
Climate Change Education-Part 2 held on 04/12/25
MVP Committee Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Larry Cervelli | Co-Chair |
| Joe Gazillo | Co-Chair |
| Lawrence W. Holmberg | Member |
| Don Willard | Select Board Member |
| Jeanne Anastas | Member |
| Maggie Brisbois | Member |
| Therese Brigley | Member |
| Gail Lucey | Member |


