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Tag: GB on Tap

News

News Brief: Plastic bottle ban to begin Nov. 1

‘We expect that all merchants in town who have not already done so will be in full compliance by Nov. 1 as our town seeks to reduce the generation of plastic waste.’ — Town Manager Mark Pruhenski

by Edge Staff
Posted on September 20, 2019
News

News Briefs: GB water bottle bylaw update; Fatal motor vehicle crash in Pittsfield

Though a date is not yet confirmed for completion of fountain installations, merchants who are still selling plastic water bottles of 1 liter or less are urged to begin phasing out their supplies.

by Edge Staff
Posted on July 3, 2019
Life In the Berkshires

GB on Tap update: Bylaw enforcement and water stations

The three installation sites – Town Hall, Mason Library and Housy Dome – were chosen in careful coordination with the Department of Public Works.

by Berkshire Women's Action Group
Posted on April 13, 2019
News

News Brief: Water stations funding in place

The ban on the sale of single-use plastic bottles went into effect Jan. 1, 2019, but the town has held off on compliance enforcement until public water stations are completed.

by Edge Staff
Posted on March 30, 2019
Letters

Correcting the record: The bottle ban IS in effect

In his letter Great Barrington Selectboard Chair Steve Bannon writes: “The selectboard did vote to delay the ticketing process for violations of the bylaw until May 2020, for several reasons correctly listed by the Berkshire Women’s Action Group.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on January 24, 2019
Viewpoints

The single-use plastic water bottle ban and GB on TAP: A progress report

These refill stations are extremely hygienic, as no skin or mouth contact is needed to refill your bottle. The units will be owned and maintained by the town.

by Berkshire Women's Action Group
Posted on January 20, 2019
News

Great Barrington Selectboard backs away from enforcement of plastic water bottle ban

Selectboard Chairman Steve Bannon said he could not support enforcement of the bylaw until there is an implementation and funding plan for the series of water stations that are planned to help consumers refill the reusable bottles.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on January 16, 2019
Letters

Water refill station planning underway in Great Barrington

In their letter to the editor, members of the Environment Committe of the Berkshire Women Action Group write: “We are also compiling answers to questions people have about the stations and the GB on Tap program.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on August 31, 2018
News

Proposed plastic water bottle ban generates fierce support and opposition among merchants

Forty businesses and organizations have signed off on the Great Barrington proposal. There are some high-profile businesses on the list, including Guido’s, Prairie Whale and Soco. Most recently the Berkshire Co-op Market came on board.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on May 1, 2018
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