News and Announcements


Jackson Neighbors Potluck and Annual Meeting, April 23, 6:30pm. All welcome. Jackson Neighbors, a new local non-profit organization, will hold a potluck and annual meeting at the Jackson Community Center, Monday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the organization while sharing a good meal with old and new friends. More info at: www.jacksonneighbors.org.

Planning Board 2012 report available. Read the Planning Board's 2012 report here.

Veterans Memorial. Support the Jackson Veterans Memorial by buying a paver. Forms here. Call Marlene Thompson, 722-3350 if you have questions.



Jackson Community Cookbook for sale! $10, available at the Town Office.

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Trash Talk

Did you know that A LOT of our tax money pays to get rid of trash? Here are FOUR easy ways to reduce your trash and save us all some money:

1.    Recycle everything you can at the transfer station. Not sure if it can be recycled? Separate it out and ask Trent. Recycle even more stuff at the Unity Area Regional Recycling Center. UARRC Recycling Guide

2.    Compost your food waste. Just about everyone in Jackson has a yard or garden. Turn your food waste - raw egg shells, uncooked vegetable scraps, unbleached paper towels - into valuable soil for your garden by composting it. All you need is a covered bucket and some dirt. If you can't use your compost, maybe a local farmer can.  Link here for composting tips.

3.    Buy less packaging. Buy in bulk. Buy fresh food instead of canned (especially from local farmers). Choose products with less plastic when you're buying electronics. Send the message to product manufacturers that you want less packaging by leaving excess packaging at the store! And always bring your own, reusable bags. Who needs more cheap plastic bags that break?

4.    Give it away, don't throw it away. One person's trash is another person's treasure. Advertise your give-aways on the Classifieds page, on the Jackson E-mail Bulletin Board, at Waldo County FreeCycle, or with a salvage dealer.

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