Recycling Panel Discussion: Excellent panel with kudos to Brinley .  Very professional, informative panel members.  Unfortunately the audience was sparse.  It will be on cable and we should try to get a copy.

Natick Days on Sept. 14: Very positive feedback throughout the day.  The most common question related to  #3 - #7 plastics.  This is a real need.  Special thanks to all who helped out and especially George, Terry and Deb Hellmold who were there all day.

DEP Grant Money:  The municipal grants have been drastically cut and the town administrator has received a notice that we will be fortunate to see a portion of what we requested.  Right now we are quite sure of getting one brochure printing and possible$4,000 - $5,000.  The DEP is trying for a supplemental budget and letters are being written.

What will lack of grant funds mean to Natick?  We would not have money for the following:

• $50,000 to purchase start-up bags
• A storage trailer for the bags
• Temporary staffing and a phone
• Public education materials

Brochure: Jay will send a copy to Carol and we’ll try to get it edited soon.

Bags: The committee accepted a motion to offer 2 size bags: 30 gallon and 15 gallon.  It was a unanimous vote in favor of the motion.   Price is yet to be determined.

October 7  Selectmen’s Meeting:  discussed points to make.

Town Meeting: We will offer a non-binding resolution asking for a vote of support

PO& E sub-committee:  Needs to come up with a slogan.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Next meeting date:   Wednesday, October 23, 2002