ABOUT US
Sustainable Boonsboro is the name of Boonsboro's initiative to become certified in the state-wide program sponsored by the Maryland Municipal League and the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland.
Using best practices in resource areas like water, energy, planning, health, food, and economy, a municipality can earn points toward sustainability certification. The program is open to all municipalities in the state and helps them choose a direction for their sustainability efforts.
To become certified, Boonsboro:
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Adopted a town resolution for participating in Sustainable Maryland Certified (Resolution 2013-01)
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Created a Green Team to coordinate efforts
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Developed an Action Plan
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Earned a minimum of 150 points required for certification by implementing projects that promote sustainability.
The Town of Boonsboro was first certified in 2014. Since then, the Town has been re-certified every three years (2017, 2020, and 2023) when more community-based initiatives were adopted.
GREEN TEAM'S MISSION
To promote environmentally sound practices that encourage town leaders and residents to live sustainably in our thriving historic community.
GREEN TEAM'S VISION
Boonsboro Farmers Market runs May
through October, since 2015
To encourage residents to maintain a lifestyle that enhances the town’s natural and human resources for future generations through education, planning, and sustainable actions.
Scouts and Community Members Plant Bushes Around
Shafer Park Gazebo
GREEN TEAM
Kathy Vesely
Green Team Chair, Boonsboro Environmental Commission Member, Green Fest Committee, Farmers Market Co-Chair
Barbara Wetzel
Green Team, Boonsboro Environmental Commission Member, Green Fest Co-Chair, Tree Board Member
Janeen Solberg
Green Team, Boonsboro Environmental Commission Chair, Green Fest Co-Chair
Laura Schnackenberg
Green Team, Boonsboro Environmental Commission, Green Fest Committee, Park Board Chair
Kristen Disbennett
Green Team Member, Former Boonsboro Environmental Commission Member, Community Member
Chris Atkins
Green Team, Boonsboro Environmental Commission, Master Gardener
Jeff Davidson
Green Team, Park Board, Tree Board, Arborist
Scott McIllwee
Green Team, Former Boonsboro Environmental Commission Member, Landscaper
Hailey Ballentine
Student, Boonsboro High School Environmental Club, Green Team
Tony Nally
Green Team, Assistant Mayor
Eric Kitchen
Green Team, Town Councilman
Howard Long
Town Mayor
Rachel Souders
Town Manager