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Residents deliver petition urging reopening of Pittsfield 'Trash to Treasures' reuse center
Summary
A resident presented a petition with 195 signatures asking the council to reopen the town reuse center; volunteers say a $23,000 grant paid for roof and heating upgrades and the council asked staff to assess remaining costs and safety issues before reopening.
Lucy Treadwell presented a petition to the council on Sept. 16 signed by 195 residents urging the town to reopen the 'Trash to Treasures' reuse center. Treadwell said the reuse center, which closed in 2019, saved the town an estimated $25,000 in 2019 by keeping roughly 17 tons of reusable items out of the landfill and serves as an informal community hub, particularly for older residents.
Treadwell said the town received a $23,000 grant (T‑Mobile) that paid for a new roof and planned heat‑pump installation that would allow year‑round operation. Volunteers and a committee are in place and have items ready to donate. Donnie (volunteer) and other councilors said the town should conduct an assessment to identify remaining repairs, check for mold or water damage and confirm safety before reopening; the town manager said an assessment is already planned to identify the scope and costs and that the council appears supportive pending the results.
Councilors thanked Treadwell and volunteers for gathering signatures and said staff will report back after the assessment to outline the work and potential budget implications. No formal vote was taken at the meeting.
