Progress on New Waste Hauler Proposal
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, September 3, 2026 This...
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TSO Considers Changes to Waste Hauler Policies
Local and Green The following article appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. On Aug. 6,...
Public Comment | The New Hauler Proposal: Recommendations for Maximizing Reduction of Waste and Emissions
The following public comment was offered at the meeting of the Town Services and Outreach...
TSO Calls for Faster Action on Waste Hauler Reform
The Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO) heard a report and presentation on May 21...
Opinion: Smith College Students Recommend Amherst Waste Hauler Proposal (Again)
Local and Green The following column appeared originally in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. This month,...
Consultant to Help Town with Long-delayed Trash Hauler Reform
The town has hired consultant Eric Weiss from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to help...
Board of Health Decries Delay on Waste Hauler Reform: Asks for Progress Report
The Board of Health sent a letter to Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Town...
Board of Health Seeks Way Forward on Waste Hauler Proposal
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, June 5, 2025 Amherst Board...
Public Comment: It’s Time to Renew Support for Waste Hauler Reform
The following public comment was made at the meeting of the Amherst Board of Health...
Board of Health Member Nair Calls for Progress on Waste Hauler Reform
This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. At the May 1 Board of...
Opinion: Could Pittsfield Waste Reduction Contract Be a Model for Amherst?
Local and Green The following column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. As the need...
What’s Next for Waste Reduction/Curbside Compost Proposal?
Town Manager Update Town Manager Paul Bockelman reported to the Town Services and Outreach (TSO) Committee...