Canton Sustainability Minutes July 6 2020

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Canton Sustainability Committee
MINUTES
July 6, 2020
Members present:Christine Smith, Erin Connor, Tim Calabrese, Phil Brown, Carolyn Elkort, Patti McDermott, Andrea Stuart
Others Present:Laura Smead, Town Planner
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Review and Approval of Minutes from March 2020, May 2020 and June 2020
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes for March 2020, May 2020 and June 2020. Passed unanimously.
MAPC Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant
Laura Smead, Town Planner was present to discuss this grant. The RFP will be released early July in amounts ranging from $15,000-$150,000. The proposals will be due end of August. Laura
pointed out that one of the priorities identified in the MVP process was public education around climate control. Suggested topics could be: Climate, Energy (solar, MassSave, energy
aggregation), Transportation, Mass CEC-101/Hybrid Vehicles, Waste/Trash, Food/CSA, Water. Carolyn mentioned that the library is also applying for a grant with the federal library association
for the library to be a partner in climate education. Laura will let us know when the RFP has been issued and could help support the committee in applying for the grant.
Proposed Survey Questions
Possible questions for a public survey were discussed. Suggested questions to add: What are the current resources you’re using? What other information do you need regarding waste and
trash? It was suggested that images should be used. Tim said he would reach out to Kathi for more information about Canton’s trash numbers. There was a discussion surrounding timing
and when to send out a survey.
Report on PAYT from neighboring communities
Phil reported on Milton:
Milton went to PAYT 5 years ago
Residents pay $156 for a 35-gallon cart. Items in cart do not need a sticker. Trash beyond the cart needs a sticker. Residents can opt out of the $156 fee and use the $3 sticker/bag
instead. 
No fee for recycling
Working on curbside composting
Christine and Patti reported on Sharon:
Sharon spent a lot of time educating public on how to reduce trash
Sharon gave options on size of trash can. Current fees are as follows: 35-gallon cart/$290 per year; 65-gallon cart/$358 per year; 96-gallon cart/$418 per year. Overflow must be put
in PAYT bags which are sold in a roll of 5 bags for $12.
No fee for recycling; recycling picked up weekly.
Sharon offers curbside composting at cost but the more people who do it, the lower the cost
Sharon also has textile recycling
Separate fee for bulk item
Dedham:
Christine reached out to Dedham but was not able to connect
Marshfield:
Christine reported on Marshfield since she has family there & is familiar
Marshfield charges a fee $240/year and you can put out up to a 35-gallon container of your choice. Excess beyond that must go in town PAYT bags at $2/bag.
One bulk item per week allowed
Marshfield also has a transfer station. Sticker is $20/year. Trash must be in PAYT bags. Yard waste and recycling can also be brought there. They also have a swap shop. You can get
compost at the transfer station as well.
Next Steps:
Members will continue to add to survey questions
Patti will try to get a copy of our current contract
Tim will contact Kathi Mirza with follow up questions
Website
Louis has set up website on the town page for the Sustainability Committee. Christine will provide links to the textile recycling, the recycling presentation, compost presentation and
energy aggregation presentation. Louis asked about a mission statement; Christine will inquire with the Select Board. 
Other suggested information to be added: Trash/Recycling, Energy Aggregation, Stormwater
Next meeting: August 3rd. 
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm