Newton’s Public Facilities Committee discussed comprehensive overviews of the Department of Public Works’ Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) and Utilities divisions on Wednesday night.
Both departments presented on operations and finances in preparation for the council’s upcoming budget process.
SMM opened the session by explaining the division’s essential services, which include curbside trash and recycling, dumpster services, and street sweeping. Waneta Trabert, SMM director, highlighted a troubling shift in resident disposal habits…