Skip the Stuff
Adopted
Result
159
Yes
13
No
2
Abstain
Activity summary
Adopted (159-13-2)
Vote
6
Discussion threads
Community discussion
6 threads.
Arguments for
Adding 'and pickup' to section 4A ensures customers receive lids for takeout orders, catering to customer preference.
— Laura Swain, Pct 2
The current motion's lack of a lid exception for pickup orders creates a risk of food contamination if a customer forgets to opt-in for a lid.
— Noah Michelson, Pct 1
Including pickup orders in the exemption provides a clear rationale based on food safety while maintaining the intent to reduce waste for in-store customers.
— Noah Michelson, Pct 1
Arguments against
Proposed amendments to the article lack mandatory language and therefore do not provide substantive changes to the bylaw.
— Laura Swain, Pct 2
Certain amendments attempt to shift the burden of change onto restaurants rather than encouraging customers to change their own habits.
— Laura Swain, Pct 2
Key questions raised
What do other towns/cities do in cases regarding lid regulation?
— Noah Michelson, Pct 1
Why change section 4A (the exemption) rather than changing the definition of 'Single Use Foodware Accessory' to ensure food is served safely?
— Noah Michelson, Pct 1
Why is the motion to amend using a 'strike and replace' method rather than just inserting language?
— Noah Michelson, Pct 1
Discussion threads
Laura Swain
Pct 2
4 msgs
Hello TMM- Just an FYI that an amended Article 34 has been posted to the town website. Attached is a redline version so you can note the changes easily. Thank you. Laura Swain Precinct 2
Deborah Brown
1 msg
Dear Town Meeting members, Below is an updated Town Meeting schedule that takes us through Monday, May 4. Please plan accordingly. Deborah 617-512-7901 ATM 2026 schedule - updated 4/28/2026 **Deadline…
Laura Swain
Pct 2
1 msg
Dear TMM- Noah and I have agreed to add the words "and pickup" to Article 34 at section 4A. In exchange, I believe Noah will not pursue his motion to further amend this section to indicate that food s…
Noah Michelson
Pct 1
1 msg
Town Meeting Members, I'd like to first thank the proponents of Article 34, both for their production of this waste-reduction effort and for incorporating a number of technical changes into their upda…
Bob Avallone
Pct 8
1 msg
I have attached my motion to amend Article 34. I have previously notified the list on my intent and rational, but I will repeat it here. While I support the intent of Article 34 also known as Skip The…
Bob Avallone
Pct 8
1 msg
While I support the intent of Article 34 also known as Skip The Stuff, I am concerned about the wording. I believe the intent of the article is that the Vendors may inform the customers as to what ite…