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Roche Bros. Supermarkets has been recognized as a 2024 Climate Leader by the sponsors of Mass Save. According to the announcement:
“The 2024 cohort of Climate Leaders is helping Massachusetts lead the nation in energy efficiency and meet the Healey-Driscoll administration’s ambitious 2050 climate goals by reducing environmental impacts and lowering energy costs. Each honoree exemplifies how environmentally conscious actions drive economic success and a positive climate future for the Commonwealth.”
Roche Bros. was recognized for completing a series of sustainability projects, including at their Sudbury location, known as Sudbury Farms:
“Roche Bros. Supermarkets has been recognized for successfully completing a series of major projects at six locations: Bridgewater, North Easton, Quincy, Sudbury, Watertown, and Westborough. These projects included the installation of advanced controls and heat pumps, significantly enhancing the efficiency of their refrigeration and HVAC systems. The upgrades are expected to result in significant savings of over 50,000 therms of gas and nearly 1,000 megawatt hours of electricity, along with a reduction of almost 300 tons of CO2 emissions.”
Sudbury Farms is currently undergoing a closure due to a pest control issue that has proven difficult to get under control. During a September 11 meeting of the Board of Health, Sudbury’s Health Director, Vivian Zeng, noted that the age of the building and the design of “false floors” for refrigerator lines contribute to persistent pest control challenges. She complimented Sudbury Farms management for their efforts to get the problem under control and their cooperation with the Town. (38:00)
During that same discussion, Zeng noted that the Town is encouraging Sudbury Farms to accelerate a planned 2026 renovation of the store, as she felt a full gut and rebuild would be a better remedy to the pest issues.