Green Committee

Egremont Green Committee unanimously approved prior minutes and advanced a $1,500 Green Communities grant application targeting recycling and reuse. Juliette Haas will submit the application to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection by week's end; award notification is expected in

Egremont Green Committee approves plastic-ban exploration with TURI and BRPC support. Chair Emily Eyre and members heard a presentation from Jaymie Zapata on single-use plastic ban templates covering bags, bottles, polystyrene, and takeout items, with enforcement through the Board of Health. The

Green Committee approves FY2027 budget of $275 and plans April cleanup. Chair Emily Eyre led the February 10th meeting, with members present in person and via Zoom, to discuss succession planning as member Juliette Haas approaches November retirement and to advance research into "Too Good to Go"

Green Committee discusses climate awards and food waste initiatives. Chair Emily Eyre reported that Egremont will not pursue Massachusetts' Climate Leader award due to requirements for municipal fleet electrification, which poses challenges for police, fire, and highway vehicles. The committee