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1. What is a wetland?
2. What is the Rivers Protection Act?
3. Why are wetlands important?
4. How can I find out if I live near a wetland?
5. Where can I find wetlands rules and regulations?
6. What is a buffer zone?
7. What activities are prohibited in the buffer zone?
8. I live within the buffer zone and want to do some work to my property, how do I get permission?
9. What can I do on my property to help maintain the health of the wetlands?
10. Which areas of the town are under the jurisdiction of the Commission?

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1. How do I order DVDs of ELCAT programs?
2. How do I submit an item for the Community Bulletin?

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1. What is CERT?
2. What do CERT teams do in an emergency?
3. How does CERT help the community?

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1. Do I have to be a medical professional to be part of the team?
2. Why should I volunteer?
3. What would I do as a volunteer?
4. Is training required?
5. How often do I have to volunteer?

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1. Where can I bring tires?
2. What do I do with styrofoam?
3. What time will my trash and recycling be picked up?
4. What do I do with wire hangers?
5. Where can I dispose of latex paint?
6. Where do our recyclables go?
7. What happens to the materials that aren’t recyclable? Don’t they just get recycled anyway?
8. What effects do waste prevention and recycling have on global warming?
9. How does recycling save energy?
10. Where does my trash go?
11. Are pizza boxes recyclable?
12. Do I need to clean my containers?
13. Why can't I put my recyclables in a plastic bag to be put out on the curb?
14. What can I do with bubble wrap?
15. What can I do with plastic bags?
16. Dual Stream versus Single Stream recycling?
17. Where can I recycle boat wrap?

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1. How do I contact a town department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

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1. How do I contact the Planning Board?
2. What are the procedures for public hearings?
3. How to I get notified of Planning Board meetings?

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1. Where is the Recreation Department located?
2. What are the Recreation Department hours of operation?
3. How can I contact the Recreation Department?
4. How do I register my child for EL recreation programs?
5. What forms do I need to complete the registration process?
6. When is my child eligible to participate in EL recreation programs?
7. What is the deadline to sign up for recreation activities?
8. If I am late to register my child for an activity, what are my options?
9. What if I register my child for an activity and they choose not to participate, either due to lack of interest, injury or a conflict with another in-town recreation activity?

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1. ELHS Building Committee Frequently Asked Questions

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1. At what age can you apply for the SWAP?
2. Do I have to own the property in order to apply for the SWAP?
3. Is there a minimum amount of years I have to own and occupy a property in East Longmeadow to apply for the SWAP?
4. Will I be able to participate in the SWAP if I owe back taxes?
5. What is the maximum amount of hours I could work during the year in the SWAP?
6. How will my hours worked in the SWAP be documented?
7. Can more than one qualifying owner participate in the SWAP per fiscal year?
8. What happens if I am participating in the SWAP and due to circumstances, I cannot complete all of the hours?
9. Where can I obtain an application for the SWAP?
10. Will everyone who applies receive a position in the SWAP?
11. When should I submit my completed application for the SWAP?
12. Where do I submit my completed application?
13. The application says that a CORI & SORI check will be done. What is a CORI & SORI check and why is one being done?
14. Am I ensured this position from year to year?
15. Who is responsible for administering SWAP?
16. When will I receive my Senior Work-off Abatement?
17. Since participation in the SWAP is considered income earned, will there be taxes deducted?
18. Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
19. What if I sell my property before I see the abatement on my real estate taxes?
20. Will I qualify to participate in the SWAP program if I currently receive a Statutory Exemption on my real estate taxes?
21. If I do not receive a SWAP position can I still volunteer with no compensation?

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1. What Matters are Considered by the Board of Appeals?
2. What to Expect in a Public Hearing?