Waste Hauler RFP Nears Completion as Local Landlords Voice Opposition
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, Oct. 15, 2026 The...
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Zero Waste Amherst Urges Biweekly Trash Pickup, Fair Bidding Process in Hauler RFP
The following public comment was offered at the meeting of the Town Services and Outreach...
Amherst TSO Moves Waste Hauler Proposal Nearer RFP
The Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO) took up the final decision points regarding the...
Town Closes in on RFP for New Trash Hauling Contract
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, September 18, 2026 The...
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...
Opinion: Is the Cost of True Sustainability Beyond Reach?
While recycling may appear to be a step toward sustainability, it is a band-aid covering...
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 Approves Nicotine-free Generation Regulations
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, December 4, 2025 By Maura...
A Better World Is Possible: Nantucket Shows the Way on Banning Single-Use Plastics
By Kiera McLaughlin Nantucket, known for its inviting beaches and community charm, has also been...