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...
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Registration for Town’s Hazardous Waste Day Closes Oct. 19
Source: amherstma.gov The town’s 2026 household hazardous waste collection event will be held on October...
Progress on New Waste Hauler Proposal
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, September 3, 2026 This...
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,...
Trash Hauler Bylaw Stalled by Consultant Change. TSO Will Examine Appointment Process for Town Committees
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, March 5, 2026 This...
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...
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...