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Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from Massachusetts who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together. We connect over shared concerns, build consensus, and work with elected officials from every party towards climate solutions.

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7 active chapters in Massachusetts

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Berkshires

Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Stockbridge, Pittsfield, Monterey, Egremont, Dalton

Boston

Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Medford, Belmont, Watertown, Waltham, Newton.

Central Massachusetts

Worcester, Hampton, Hampshire

Hilltowns Mass

Ashfield

Northshore

Salem, Lynn, Beverly, Newburyport, Gloucester, Peabody, Danvers, Essex County

Pioneer Valley

Amherst, Northampton, Springfield

South Shore

South Shore, South Coast, & Cape Cod

2025 Massachusetts stats

1,527

Contacts with Legislators

40

Lobby meetings

15

Media publications

22

Outreach Events

Meet the Massachusetts State Coordinator

Gary Rucinski

Massachusetts State Coordinator

Gary Rucinski

Gary is a retired software project manager and father living in Newton. He started volunteering with CCL in 2010. Today, he most enjoys helping new volunteers zero in on the role they'd like to play in the organization and providing the resources and connections needed to get them there.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a CCL chapter in Massachusetts?

Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.

What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Massachusetts?

As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:

  • Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
  • Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
  • Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
  • Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
  • Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.

When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.

Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Massachusetts?

Absolutely. Many Massachusetts volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.

We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.

What lawmakers does CCL Massachusetts meet with?

CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Massachusetts’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.

What are the top climate issues in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts now experiences rain and snow far less consistently than at the turn of the century. Lack of seasonal snow cover stresses native tree species, impacts winter tourism, and disrupts year ’round water availability for farmers, residents, and businesses. Warmer waters off our coast are attracting new shark species, threatening summer tourism.