On June 28, our guest will be Kent Thomas, co-chair of the New Castle Sustainability Advisory Board.

The Sustainability Advisory Board continues to advise the Town Board about policy administration of solid waste collection and disposal (residential, commercial, and governmental), recycling, and waste reduction.

As a Board the SAB:

• Assists the Town Board in evaluating proposed solid waste contracts, capital projects, operational changes, and inter-governmental agreements

• Devises and carries out programs of public education; monitors the success of the Town's solid waste program

• Stays informed about local, regional, and national developments that affect solid waste management in the Town or that could serve as models for the Town

Its evaluations consider short and long-term costs to the:

• Environmental impact

• Program convenience

• Regulatory compliance

• Town residents and businesses

This meeting will also be a Fellowship Social/Bring a Guest.