Greenwich receives $15K grant for food scrap collection units and textile recycling program

The Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting on April 24, 2025, opened with a moment of silence honoring Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, and local advocate John Conte, who died unexpectedly this week. The board expressed condolences for Conte, recognizing his dedication to the town and ongoing initiatives.

Following the tributes, the board approved the minutes from previous meetings held on April 10, 2025, with unanimous support from members Fred Camillo, Lauren Raven, and Janet Stone McWiggen.

In significant updates, Julie Deschamps from Waste Free Greenwich announced that the town has been awarded a materials management infrastructure grant of nearly $16,000. This funding will support the implementation of food scrap collection units, a project that aims to enhance sustainability efforts in the community. The board acknowledged the collaborative efforts that led to the grant application.

Additionally, the meeting highlighted a new textile recycling program, which allows residents to schedule at-home pickups for unwanted textiles. This initiative, developed in partnership with Grama and Help Seat, aims to reduce waste and promote recycling education within the community.

The meeting concluded with gratitude expressed towards the sustainability committee and all involved in these initiatives, emphasizing the town's commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement.