PDF of Town Election Warrant. Town elections will be held at the Community House on 33 Main Street on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 1 - 8 PM....
read more...Newly established Water Department Rules and Regulations....
read more...Member | Title | Phone | Term Start | Term End |
James Wettereau Judi Bogart Ilene Diamond | Chairperson Member Member | | 2022 2023 2024 | 2025 2026 2025 |
Meeting times: First and Third Tuesdays at 5:30 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: Chair - $1,000/year, Members - $500/year |
Email: boh@cummington-ma.gov |
Board of Health Phone Number: 413-634-5744
Click here for downloadable copy of Annual Permit Renewal Form amd fee information.
Use this link to open or get a PDF of the fee schedule
Click here for green burial information and fees.
Click here for green burial checklist.
Household disposal events calendar
Hazardous waste day info (10/28/25)
Hazardous waste day pre-registration form (pre-registration from 10/1 to 10/14/25)
HRMC is now a part of the Green Team which has great educational materials for all age groups, opportunity for the school to apply for FREE recycling small bins, large toters, and composting bins. Also opportunity for the youth to submit a green team project and be awarded recognition and prizes for the students. More info here: https://thegreenteam.org/
The Springfield Municipal Recycling Facility at: www.springfieldmrf.org
Beyond the Bin - 5/26/23
Beyond the Bin is for next-level searching. The directory helps Massachusetts residents find recycling and reuse outlets for household items - including old electronics, plastic bags, furniture, and textiles – that cannot be recycled with household bottles, cans and paper. Use this link:https: https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/
Click here for info on well water testing.
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.
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.
The 2025 RRR Guide is here: https://tinyurl.com/RRRN-2025
Pizza box recycling info.
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.
Regulations for Outdoor Hydronic Heaters - Use this link to open.