The Town’s published budget recommendation includes a preview of twelve warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
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Public Works board discards Pay as You Throw but recommends “Recycling Made Easier”
On Tuesday, the Public Works Planning Board presented their Transfer Station report to selectmen. The Board of Selectmen asked a few questions, but deferred any hearing or vote to the spring. Read the full article → from Public Works board discards Pay as You Throw but recommends “Recycling Made Easier”
SWL: Public Works Planning to recommend eliminating Transfer Station sticker fees (Updated)
Next Tuesday night, the PWPB is scheduled to present their findings to selectmen. This week, they voted on their recommendation. Southborough Wicked Local followed up on their decision. Read the full article → from SWL: Public Works Planning to recommend eliminating Transfer Station sticker fees (Updated)
Transfer Station hopper broken – but refuse still accepted
The town posts that the hopper is down. They have temporary recepticles in place, but don’t expect a quick in and out. Read the full article → from Transfer Station hopper broken – but refuse still accepted
Police & Fire news: Town to study new site for Public Safety Building and equip officers with Tasers
At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, members followed up on two discussions with the town’s emergency chiefs. They gave both chiefs the greenlight to continue exploring property at the Transfer Station for a new public safety building. And they approved Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ request to arm his force with tasers. Read the full article → from Police & Fire news: Town to study new site for Public Safety Building and equip officers with Tasers
Reminder – Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
A reader’s question to me reminded me that the deadline for getting your Transfer Station permit is looming. Read the full article → from Reminder – Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
Department of Public Works has posted to the town website the information you need to get your 2014-15 Transfer Station permits.
They have also provided some helpful tips for the least expensive ways to register. Read the full article → from Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)
At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen made minor changes to Transfer Station policies for the new year. But they charged a town committee with digging into possibilities for overhauling the way the town handles trash disposal. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)
Transfer station’s new permit placement is sticking point for many residents
Act soon to get reduced fee stickers this year. Read here for clarification of new dump policies and procedures. Read the full article → from Transfer station’s new permit placement is sticking point for many residents
Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
There were a number of potential changes on the table last night as selectmen discussed Transfer Station operations – reduced hours, an increased sticker fee, new fees for disposal of bulky items, and a wintertime closure for the Swap Shop. In the end, selectmen voted to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker, but rejected most of the other changes. Read the full article → from Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop
The last time the Board of Selectmen dealt with the Swap Shop it was huge news. The board ultimately backed off its plan at the time to shutter the leave-and-take area at the Transfer Station after unprecedented public outcry. This week they’ll take another look at the Swap Shop and consider not whether to close it altogether, but whether operations should be scaled back. Read the full article → from Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop
Selectmen discuss raising rates, shortening hours at the Transfer Station
Would you support substantially raising the cost of a Transfer Station sticker? Or reducing the hours of operation? How about an extra fee for disposal of bulky items like refrigerators? Or doing away with the provision that allows seniors to use the Transfer Station for free? What about a use-based model that would charge you by the bag or by the visit? Read the full article → from Selectmen discuss raising rates, shortening hours at the Transfer Station
New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
The Board of Selectmen earlier this week signed off on a new set of rules and regulations for the Transfer Station. They left the price of a sticker alone at $175, but approved a number of other changes recommended by Department of Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. Here’s a rundown of what’s new. Read the full article → from New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way
An increase in the cost of a Transfer Station sticker has been an annual event for several years now. Last night Selectmen decided to hold the fee at its current rate of $175, but there was little consensus on the board about how the Transfer Station should operate and be funded in the future. Read the full article → from No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way