Keep Charlton Beautiful Nip Bin Program
At a glance
- What: Ted's package store (Macowski family) will install nip-disposal bins at all four Charlton liquor retailers.
- Where it stands: open; program starting, bins await signage.
- Next: none beyond signage recorded.
The program
- Donation of $250 per filled bin, up to $10,000 per year, to Keep Charlton Beautiful.
- Related to the nip-bottle contamination found at the Route 20 pump station.
Other
- Kathy Jolliker (name approximate) also followed up on the bottle-bill expansion letter, which the board confirmed was sent.
Discussion time
About 7 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 - Select Board Meeting | 7 |
Log
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2026-11-09 - Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee Meeting — Agenda lists possible mention at a November Board of Health meeting of progress on a nips collection program (scheduled).
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2026-08-11 - Select Board Meeting — Kathy Jolliker updated the board on the bin program and committee projects (upcycling workshop, planters).