Friends and Neighbors,

It is my sincere hope this blog helps bring transparency to government and sparks an interest in other residents to stand up and serve their neighbors. As I have found, the honor of being your first ward representative is a rewarding and learning experience. Please note as of 1/1/12 Eric Hammerle is your new town councilor. I do not plan to update the blog as of 1/1/12 unless I see a pressing issue which requires attention. Thank you to those who have followed this blog and for all your kind words regarding my two years of service to the town. I wish Eric the best of luck.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Garbage Pick-up

We went out to bid on trash removal in the fall. This had not been done is several years. The good news is the rate per household went from about $178.00 a year to $129.45. With over 8300 units in town, a significant savings was achieved by shifting to a four day pick-up schedule. The consequence of such savings is some people will be putting their garbage out on a different day. Here is a link to document which spells out the changes. Also I have provided below an excerpt from an email from the Town Supervisor. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. However, please be aware, as of 1/1/12, Eric Hammerle, will be the new first ward councilor. I have posted at www.camillusfirst.com his contact information.

Garbage Document:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5jCd3Gt7F9LYTg3MDczZmEtY2RkMC00ODYzLWE4NGYtOWU1YmFhODc5NTFh

Email Excerpt:
...please find attached the information that will be in the Insight, Steve will pick up two extra large furniture pieces per year for free, the residents must contact Dependable for pick up. This process of changing the day's took a little longer than we all thought, thank you all for your patience. Steve will be mailing the postcards out on Friday to those homes changing pick up days. It will also be on our website and in both the Post Standard and the Eagle.

Thank you,
Mary Ann
Posted by Dave Philippone at 4:17 PM