State Senator Michael Barrett will be speaking at the Needham Democratic Town Committee meeting on Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 pm at the Needham Historical Society, 1147 Central Avenue, (parking is in the Newman School lot). His talk will begin promptly at 7:30, so please try to arrive early. Senator Barrett will be providing details about a bill he has filed: “An Act Combatting Climate Change,” which currently has over 40 co-sponsors – including State Representative Denise Garlick. The bill calls for a phased-in charge on fuels in proportion to their carbon dioxide emissions, with the proceeds to be returned to residents and employers.