County administrator presents FY27 general‑fund budget; highlights composting and regional housing office funding The county administrator gave a high‑level FY27 budget overview citing $26.9 million in expenses, assumptions for modest COLA and utility increases, a proposed $75,000 appropriation for an Upper Cape composting project and $157,000 for a shared regional housing office; the budget moves to standing committees for detailed review.

The proposed FY27 budget of $26.9 million includes exciting initiatives like funding for a composting project and a shared regional housing office, but what does it mean for the community?

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Shorewood committee debates DPW service levels, recycling and a proposed facility study The Strategic Initiatives Committee discussed an itemized DPW service list and debated a proposed $150,000 facility/service-level study. Trustees weighed outsourcing vs. in-house services, in-house recycling, transfer-station feasibility and composting pilots; the committee opted to report the discussion to the Village Board without recommending a full study at this time.

The Shorewood Strategic Initiatives Committee is at a crossroads, debating the future of public works funding, service levels, and the potential for a costly facility study—what will they decide?

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Hamilton County outlines plan to cut food waste 50% by 2030, highlights rescue and composting progress On the county podcast, Resource Hamilton County’s food diversion specialist said food is the largest single waste item in local landfills, described household composting options and commercial rescue successes, and cited a county target to halve food waste by 2030.

Hamilton County is on a mission to cut food waste by 50% by 2030, transforming wasted food from landfill burden into a valuable resource for those in need.

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Farmers say delayed composting rules are blocking on‑farm investment Rural Vermont told the committee that ANR has not opened rulemaking needed to implement Act 41 (2021) protections for on‑farm composting, and that uncertainty about setbacks and operations prevents farmers from investing in new facilities despite legacy operations being protected.

Farmers in Vermont are facing a frustrating standstill as delayed composting rules hinder their ability to invest in on-farm operations, leaving them in a state of uncertainty.

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Washington lawmakers debate food waste reduction bill amid housing crisis concerns Legislators discuss composting legislation while addressing housing stability issues in Washington.

Washington lawmakers are grappling with a food waste reduction bill that could cut waste by 50% by 2030, but concerns about housing instability are raising eyebrows.

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