Hanover eyes $24,000 transfer-station compactor replacement using RAP funds

Oct 19, 2026

Finance staff flagged an unplanned $24,000 replacement of the transfer station's 30+-year-old plastic compactor and noted $229,310.05 in Winter Recovery Assistance Program (RAP) funds that could be appropriated at town meeting to cover the cost.

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During the finance update, Karen reported that the transfer station's plastic compactor — more than 30 years old — is out of service and likely needs replacement; she estimated the cost at about $24,000.

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