This week, I received two requests to share information with readers about work being done by the Capital Planning Committee. So, I’m combining them. Read the full article → from Capital Planning: Seeking feedback on desired “capital improvements”; Looking at waste disposal
On Tuesday night, the Town Treasurer will present a plan to significantly change how residents pay for use of the Transfer Station. The goal is to move towards mostly funding the trash and recycling station through taxes. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss proposal to change Transfer Station funding
Seniors can drive around to the back of the Senior Center the first two weeks of August to get their new Transfer Station stickers applied. The rest of us can head to the Town House or buy them online/through the mail. Read the full article → from Senior drive-thru for Transfer Station stickers afternoons in early August
I followed up on some questions raised about recycling at the Transfer Station. Check out my A-Z guide. Read the full article → from Recycling and waste at the Transfer Station: Questions and Answers (Updated)
Residents looking for new Transfer Station permits this summer should head to the building down the hill from the Transfer Station, not to the Town House. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Stickers through DPW (and Senior Center drive thru) this year
Residents looking for new Transfer Station permits this summer should head to the building down the hill from the Transfer Station, not to the Town House. Read the full article → from Transfer Stickers through DPW (and Senior Center drive thru) this year (Updated)
Changes in the industry have made recycling materials more expensive than trashing them. Given that reality, the Board of Selectmen is being asked to eliminate the option for residents to purchase Recycling Only permits for the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Selectmen asked to eliminate Recycling only permits and look at gradual shift to fully tax funded model
This is both a warning and reassurance about this year’s Transfer Station permits. Read the full article → from Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
Seniors can drive around to the back of the Senior Center in July to get their new Transfer Station stickers applied. The rest of us can head to the Town House or buy them online/through the mail. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)
On Thursday night, selectmen will discuss (and likely vote on) Transfer Station rules and regs for to be implemented this summer. Included in the draft is a fee increase they conceptually approved earlier this spring. It also includes a safety net suggested by another board to offset the burden for residents in need. Read the full article → from BOS on Transfer Station rules and fees – Thursday
Town officials scrapped big changes to the Town’s trash disposal program this year. Instead, some users will see a $50 increase in Transfer Station sticker prices for this fall. And selectmen will task the Public Works Planning Board with another swing at a possible overhaul to funding for the following year. Read the full article → from Transfer Station fees: Small change this year, deeper look for next year (Updated)
As one way of keeping the Town’s tax increase down, the Treasurer is recommending hiking overall fees collected for Transfer Station use. That may include new fees for seniors, but whose fees would increase by how much is undetermined. Read the full article → from Town Budget may trigger Transfer Station fee changes/hikes
New replacement Transfer Station permit stickers are in. So, if you haven’t already, it’s time to post your permit proof to your vehicles. But check twice before scraping off the old one. Read the full article → from Did you get your new Transfer Station Permit? Stick it on by 10/15 (or stick with the bigger one)
Tomorrow marks the last day that most residents can buy this year’s Transfer Station permits without an extra fee. And to accommodate last minute shoppers, the Town Clerk’s office is staying open until 5:00 pm today.
And, another year means another “sticking point”. Learn about this year’s sticker controversy. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced