Board of Health - Town of Cummington

All town buildings including the Community House will be closed to the public until further notice due to Covid 19. Please contact individual department to make an appointment as necessary.

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Voting Info from Town Clerk

Posted on 10/27/20

Important Dates: All times are at 33 Main St, at the Community House!!

October 28^th Last day to submit a “Vote by Mail” application by 5 p. m.

October 29^th Early Voting in person 4-8

November 3^rd State Election 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There is a drop box on ...

ZBA Hearing - 11/18/20 at 7 PM

Posted on 10/27/20

Click here for details of hearing to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 7 PM in the Community House.

Appropriate distancing and masks will be required of all attendees....

New Town Accountant

Posted on 10/21/20

The Town is pleased to announce the hiring of new Town Accountant, Hetal Patel, who started her duties this week. Her weekly hours will be posted when they are established. Welcome, Hetal!...

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Cummington Board of Health

Member	Title	Phone	Term Start	Term End
James Wettereau Judi Bogart John Earls	Chairperson Member Member	413-634-5757 413-634-8884 413-684-3030	2019 2020 2018	2022 2023 2021

Meeting times: First and Third Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - Transfer Station Hours: Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Saturdays 7 - 11 am

Term: Elected for 3 years at the Annual Town Meeting

Compensation: Chairman - $1,000/year, Members - $500/year

Email: boh@cummington-ma.gov

Board of Health FY 2019 Annual Report

Click here for PDF of FY 2019 Board of Health Report

2020 HRMC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

For dates and pre-registration information, click here.

Well Water Testing - 5/19

Click here for info on well water testing.

Common Household Hazardous Waste

This link lists common items from your yard, garage, workshop, and in your home that may become old or unwanted, and need proper disposal. Click here.

Documents for Solid Waste Commercial Haulers

1) Cover letter for Solid Waste Haulers - Click here.

2) Regulations for Refuse and Recycling Collection & Hauling - Click here.

3) HRMC 310 CMR Waste Ban Sign - Click here.

4) Permit notification for Commercial Haulers - Click here.

Cummington BoH Establishes a 50% Recycling Goal - Rev. 2/19

Click here for a list of tips to recycle properly while shifting more of your household trash to the recycling bin.

A link to a website with helpful recycling and disposal information - 5/20

Click here for more recycling information

Good to Know Information - Updated 5/19

Click on this link to find updated information about: Open Bins, Freon Appliances, Electronics Collection; Styrofoam; Packing Peanuts for Potters; Book Bin and the Salvation Army Bin.

Take It or Leave It Shed Guidelines

The attached "Take it or Leave it shed Guidelines.pdf" is a helpful introduction to the new shed near the Transfer Station office. Submit your items at the office. Click here to see details.

Annual Car Sticker/Bag Tag Information and Permit Renewal Form - Rev. 5/20

Click here for downloadable copy of Annual Permit Renewal Form.

"What Do I Do With?" info

For helpful trash/recycling/hazardous waste information visit the "What Do I Do With" link on the HRMC website at: www.hrmc-ma.org or call 413-685-5498.

Safe Home, Healthy Home Flyer

The attached "Safe Home - Healthy Home" flier contains hazardous waste info, including mercury in thermometers, thermostats, and rechargeable batteries. (Note: standard household alkaline batteries are not designated as hazardous and can be disposed of with regular household trash.) Click here for PDF.

-- More Details about Battery Disposal (with pictures)

This link shows various types of batteries and how to prepare them for appropriate disposal. Bring them into the Transfer Station office for more details. Click here.