Egremont Green Committee planned October 10 materials collection event with three service stations. Chair Emily Eyre confirmed the event will run 1 to 3 p.m., offering VitalShred document shredding, freon removal at $15 per appliance, and fabric and book collection through CMRK.
Egremont Green Committee set October 10 materials collection event and approved film screening plans. The annual event will feature paper shredding, freon removal, book collection, and household item donation stations; the freon removal fee increases from $9 to $15. Marj Wexler volunteered as the
Green Committee voted to continue $300 Recycling Rules Widget funding and expand its promotion through a new flyer, website presence, and QR code signage. Eighty-two residents responded to a microplastics survey, and the committee agreed to recommend the documentary "Plastic Detox" to interested
The Egremont Green Committee voted unanimously to approve its April 14 meeting minutes and advanced planning for two major environmental initiatives. The committee confirmed plans for a June 3 "Just Eat It" film screening at the Triplex featuring presentations from the Center for Eco Technology and
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
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