New Ashford Select Board approves recycling-sharing deal with Lanesborough.
New Ashford Select Board unanimously approves intermunicipal recycling-sharing agreement with Lanesborough. Chair Jason Jayko's board voted to accept the deal at $250 monthly ($3,000 annually) for access to bottle, can, plastic, and paper recycling offered Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, with summer
misc · Meeting of January 23, 2026
New Ashford Select Board unanimously approves intermunicipal recycling-sharing agreement with Lanesborough. Chair Jason Jayko's board voted to accept the deal at $250 monthly ($3,000 annually) for access to bottle, can, plastic, and paper recycling offered Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, with summer scrap-metal collection. Board member Mark Phelps corrected contract language before approval.
The board flagged concerns over restrictive weekend hours and directed MLP Manager Ken McInerney to survey residents on recycling options.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 320 words
Source: the misc meeting of January 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every New Ashford meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in New Ashford who follows town government? Share Townbrief New Ashford: they can sign up free.