Board of Health - Town of Cummington

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Early Voting Info from Town Clerk for Primary Election on 9/1/20

Posted on 08/10/20

August 22 is Last Day to Register for the Primary 2-4 and 6-8.

August 22 starts early voting, 2-4 and 6-8.

August 23 EV 10-12

August 26 Last day to submit an application for vote by mail.

August 27 EV 4-8

At the Community House in my Town Clerk office....

River Update from the Board of Health

Posted on 07/23/20

The Cummington Board of Health is pleased to announce that the Westfield River was tested again on Monday, June 20th, 2020, for Ecoli.

The results of two tests, one near the Lilac Bridge and one near Walker Road both now meet the acceptable limits for Massachusetts Bathing Beaches.

Therefore, the ...

Rt. 112 Road Construction Info

Posted on 07/24/20

On Monday July 20, 2020 – road construction will begin on Bryant Road between Route 9 and West Cummington Road.

Bryant Road will be closed to through traffic from Route 9 (Near the Bryant Library) to the intersection at West Cummington Road near the Bryant

Transfer Station Update -- New Recycling Bins

Posted on 07/24/20

There are now two bins at the Transfer Station for items to be recycled.

The new bin is for the cans, glass, and plastics (i.e., milk cartons, juice boxes, soup/stock containers) and those can be mixed together. Please keep cardboard and paper together (no shredded paper; staples and binding on paper ...

Curbside Delivery at Bryant Free Library Beginning 6/27/20

Posted on 07/24/20

The Bryant Free Library will be open Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 with curbside delivery of books, magazines, dvd's etc. starting this Saturday, June 27th. Items can be ordered by calling Librarian Mark DeMaranville at 634-5400 and leaving a message. A mask is required when picking up with 1 transaction at ...

Dog Licenses Available by Mail

Posted on 07/24/20

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

Name of dog

Age

Address

Color

Copy of rabies material

Breed

Spayed female

Neutered male

name of ...

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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 2020 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.