Board of Health - Town of Cummington

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Annual Town Meeting, May 7, 2021, at 7 PM

Posted on 04/08/21

The Annual Town Meeting will take place on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 7 PM. As of now, the TM will be held at the Community House. Please check back for any updates on possible change of venue. Warrant will be forthcoming. Masks will be required and social distancing protocols will ...

Town Caucus Results - 3/31/21

Posted on 04/16/21

Here is the list of nominees for varous offiices voted on at Town Caucus held on March 31, 2021...

Annual Town Election May 10, 2021

Posted on 04/16/21

The Annual Election of Town Officers will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Community House. Polling hours are 1-8 PM. Slate of officers forthcoming. Masks will be required and social distancing protocols will be in place. ...

ZBA Hearing 5/12/21 at 7 PM

Posted on 04/08/21

The ZBA will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Mary 12, 2021, to review the application of Jasa Farms LLC for a marijuana estblishment on 0 Bryant Road. The meeting will be held at the Community House and will be virtual also. Social distancing and mask wearing will be in ...

Dog License Info

Posted on 04/08/21

January 2021: Dog licences are available by mail through the Town Clerk. Please send the following info along with a check made out to the Town of Cummington to: Town Clerk at PO Box 128, Cummington, MA 01026, or info and check can be dropped off in the drop box located ...

Conservation Commission Seeking Secretary

Posted on 03/26/21

Drop Box Info

Posted on 03/26/21

When using the dropbox on the back side of the Community House, please pick up cover and put article in slot. Thank you....

Road Closings for 2020-2021 Season

Posted on 03/26/21

ROAD CLOSINGS DECEMBER 1, 2020 – MAY 1, 2021 or from first snow until mud season is over.

STAGE ROAD from House number 200-132

TROW ROAD from House number 43 – 88

TIRRELL HILL from House number 3 – 34

BUG HILL ...

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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

2021 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.

Order Earth Machine Compost Bin - 3/26/21

Click here for info to order your composting bin.

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. 3/21

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.