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...
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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...
TSO Recommends New Appointment to Conservation Commission. Public Objects to Replacement of Alex Hoar
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee of the Town Council,...
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 Renews Support for Waste Reduction Proposal and Questions Delays
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, August 7, 2025 The meeting...
Registration for Household Hazardous Waste Day Closes August 26
Source: amherstma.gov Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held September 6, 2025 at Wildwood School. This...
TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, June 26, 2025 This...
Opinion: It’s Time for Reusable Takeout Containers
Local and Green Though much could be said about the Trump administration’s retreat from climate...
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...
Amherst Board of Health Still Waiting for Waste Hauler Reform
Local and Green This column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. At the May Board...
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...