Plastic bag ban citizen petition | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/plastic-bag-ban-bylaw/ 2026-10-16T15:05:38-04:00 Advisory Committee, Mon, Apr 6: Article 34: Citizen petition to ban non-reusable plastic checkout bags https://southborough.info/topics/GzmDgSFDiu0/2 2026-04-06T12:00:00Z The committee reviewed Article 34, a citizen petition submitted by local youth seeking to adopt a town general bylaw prohibiting non-reusable plastic checkout bags in certain retail situations effective January 1, 2027. While commending the students for their civic engagement, members noted the article was drafted as an advisory measure rather than an actionable, enforceable bylaw with clear definitions, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms. Outcome: Failed 0-7; committee recommends disapproval. Conservation Commission, Thu, Apr 2: Plastic bag ban citizen petition update https://southborough.info/topics/3JDB7DRAYlg/2 2026-04-02T12:00:00Z The conservation agent reported that high school student sponsors of a proposed citizen petition banning plastic bags have withdrawn it from the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The sponsors felt underprepared and plan to refine the proposal and reintroduce it for the fall Town Meeting. Outcome: Informational update; no action taken.