Trash Proposal Enjoys Support at Hearing
The plan still needs the Board of Selectmen to approve a fee for the pickup of trash that exceeds the limit.
More than a dozen speakers took the floor at a crowded public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to limit free trash pick-up in town by charging $2 per bag for trash that exceeds the limit. Most of the speakers at Town Hall said they support the changes. Several of them said their positions were anchored by environmental concern and protecting future generations from pollution and depleted resources. “We do not live on a planet that has infinite resources,” said Catherine Esteverena. A few speakers who oppose the plan say they agree with the goal of waste reduction but not the means of getting there. Tony Scibelli said he prefers that the town educate people on the benefits of trash reduction through greater recycling so people can make up …
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Jonathan Penyack
11:24 am on Thursday, July 21, 2011
I know our particular curbside situation is unique and presents an interesting scenario. The curb in front of our building takes the brunt of waste from both #1 and #2 Higgins Terrace, as well as all three condo units in 189 Burrill St. How is anyone actually going to count who's thrown out what? I've heard grumbles out our window on several occasions from Hiltz workers - I think they think it's … more ›