Westport Upgraded to Silver Certification Status with Sustainable CT
(L-R): Harris Falk, RTM Representative; Jennifer Tooker, First Selectwoman; Matt Mandell, Earthplace Board Member; Gately Ross, Sustainable Westport; Johanna Martell, Sustainable Westport; Peter Boyd, Sustainable Westport; Jim Marpe, Former First Selectman; Ralph Chetcuti, Westport Human Resources Director. (contributed photo) After being certified as a Bronze community in 2018, Westport was upgraded to Silver Certification status after a ceremony celebrating the accomplishment was held today alongside local officials. The certification, which lasts three years, is certified by Sustainable CT and aligns with their mission to: “foster inclusive, resilient, and vibrant Connecticut municipalities that provide opportunities for all to thrive by: providing a menu of sustainability actions that build local economies, support equity, and respect the finite capacity of the environment; offering technical assistance to help advance sustainability initiatives; and recognizing and certifying municipalities for their achievements.” Silver status recognizes Westport’s ability to collect 400 or more action “points” - which include actions such as “improve air quality in public spaces” or “Provide resources or support to local businesses.”