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Milton Grows Green
Committee Meeting
March 8, 2016
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Executive Conference Room,
City Hall
Present: Jack Lindon (MGG Chair), Jennifer Griffiths, Francia Lindon, Jon McPhail,
Bika. Bloor, Bruce Langston, Jasmine Bloor (Visitor), Cristell Perkins (Visitor),
Conner Perkins (Visitor), Renee Stidston (Visitor), Teresa Stickels (Staff)
1. Minutes were approved for October and November 2015 and January and
February 2016.
2. Updates (None)
3. Old Business
Bulky Trash was held March 5th. 233 Milton residents participated. In addition to
the trash sent to the landfill, many items were sorted for recycling (a large number
of appliances and 11 Gaylord boxes of electronics). There was a discussion of the
pros and cons of MGG supporting the Bulky Trash event. Jon McPhail proposed the
following statement: "We resolve to continue to support Bulky Trash Day with
renewed interest and emphasis on repurposing and finding outlets for items taken
to Bulky Trash other than landfills and that we use this event as an educational
opportunity." Francia Lindon seconded the statement. The vote to approve this
statement was unanimous.
Hazardous Household Chemical and Paint Collection event will be held March 19th at
Cambridge High School. Registration is underway.
Earth Day Bika. asked for us to save wine corks and T-P tubes for children's crafts.
The next meeting related to the Green space Bond will be March 10th. The Planning
Commission has asked for out input on this. The Trust for Public Lands has been
hired as a consultant on this effort.
4. New Business
There was a discussion of MGG goals and activities for 2016 (and beyond). Jon
McPhail read the MGG founding document and said that the MGG activities list that
was sent out before the meeting, was incomplete in that it didn't mention land use
activities. MGG was represented by at least one member on the majority of City
committees related to land use initiatives.
Suggestions for MGG-sponsored workshops: Septic Systems, Rain barrels, Adopt -a -
Stream Training, Composting. Also, there was a suggestion that MGG develop
programs that will meet the needs of the all communities within the city. Involve
students in a contest: Who can collect the most recyclable material at football
games? Enforce fines for littering - post a 800 number for reporting.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
JackLindo Chairperson Teresa ckels, ity Staff (Liaison)