Select Board moves citizen carbon‑emissions petition to the June ballot

The Wells Select Board voted April 7 to move a citizen petition on carbon emissions to the certification and warrant phase for placement on the June 9 ballot.

Petitioner Linda Stefalos, who identified herself as a climate scientist and Wells resident, said more than 800 voters signed the petition and urged the town to send a message to federal lawmakers in favor of climate action, including carbon‑pricing policies and a carbon‑cashback approach. She emphasized that the petition would not create a local financial obligation but would signal constituent priorities to state and federal officials.

After a short public comment period limited by the board to questions about the charter and legal issues, a board member moved to close the hearing and advance the petition to the ballot; the motion passed unanimously.