Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Somerset pilot composting bin at pool shows early use; committee to assess after season
Summary
Somerset’s environment committee reported the town installed a food‑scraps‑only composting bin at the pool on Sept. 1 as a pilot; staff and lifeguards say it hasn’t been a burden so far, and the committee will evaluate results at season’s end before recommending permanency.
The Somerset Environment Committee confirmed the town began a composting pilot at the municipal pool on Sept. 1, placing a 27‑gallon, food‑scraps‑only bin near the pool kitchen to collect meal waste during the season. Chair David said he visited the site over Labor Day and again during the week and found that “people are seeing the signs, seeing the announcements, and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
