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Why it matters: The grant funds cover disposal costs for items residents bring to scheduled household hazardous-waste Saturdays, including televisions, tires, paint and electronic equipment; staff said those disposal costs put upward pressure on the department’s budget.

The council considered item 201-25, which authorizes the $44,000 expenditure. Recycling Coordinator Silva, participating remotely, asked for the council’s support and said staff had sent the council a requested report the prior week. Silva said the grant recurs annually and requested approval to expend the funds.

City staff member Mr. Sherpa described how the money is spent on collection events that run from May through October. “The $44,000 really goes quick,” Sherpa said. “These funds are spent through our household hazardous waste Saturdays… residents can drop off televisions, tires, paint, electronic equipment, motor oil, etcetera. These items are very expensive when it comes to the disposal of these.”

Sherpa gave a specific example: “Just in dry paint alone… about 2 pallets of dry paint is about $5,000.” He said the program charges low fees for some items, sometimes waives fees for residents who cannot afford disposal, and operates at a loss for the city in order to discourage illegal dumping. “If we increase our prices, Lawrence being a city where we have a lot of issues, we are at risk of having more illegal dumping,” Sherpa said. He added that staff hope to increase state funding through a dividend program next year.

Councilors asked broadly how the funds would be spent; Sherpa reiterated they go to contractor disposal costs and event operations. No amendments or budget reallocations were recorded at the meeting. The chair called for the vote; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

(Ending) Staff said they would continue to operate monthly collection events while exploring additional state funding and possible fee adjustments; councilors did not request a follow-up report with specific fee proposals at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lawrence City Council - Budget FY 2026 v2 | 06-23-25","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved authorization to expend a $44,000 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant for Lawrence’s Sustainable Materials Recovery Program; staff described how the funds support household hazardous-waste Saturdays and noted disposal costs and future fee considerations.","taxTitle","Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts","taxId",5815,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6189758,"Council approves two summer events at Campagnone Common; cycling club disclosure noted",268,0,268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055144-a1bf2756871ca6ff898bce56a08e2304&start=0&end=268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055144-a1bf2756871ca6ff898bce56a08e2304/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6189758/Lawrence-City/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Council-approves-two-summer-events-at-Campagnone-Common-cycling-club-disclosure-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189758-1c5d6c4ba92420cfb7f3ce45dffff75f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214850&Signature=kKM81wVQg9j427C80EOuX94ZNF-jSLkrCf~7lCTV444JYpvPZAp7aRMpJu4o~99167xFbbcORX5jB0UqAXO7zRIBXold5xVxhzh3xcEHiBLPpVJzcsyp8N0e85cCaW6AfJgpVBkUSYlZHJPnaf696LbEVoiYH02VlUpp2s40nuj92~Wcmz9bmCEzzneiAQ5ZecMZzEfHa4jJcwjjERoJ1EdpYrYs3jmASsGCqeYtCJu7HNCM1KHV6Z3cDHgKVv2tn3PWQ6NReOfl59VD2xoeS4aporR8qEqCoAEoc-P~uANjq9PctKzdsGhs~kLrjyqZPsxiIY0-cZvrrolletO9kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawrence City Council voted to approve permits for a community prayer event on Aug. 30 and a Lawrence Cycling Club ride on July 13 at Campagnone Common, and discussed organizers’ efforts to address parking and public-safety impacts.

Maribel Maldonado, a resident speaking during the public-comment portion, described the Aug. 30 event as a day of prayer and petitions and said she planned to attend. “This is a 4 year, for celebrating the Clamorarios in the Campagnon Park… In August, 11 to 6. I wanna be there and catch the prayers and petitions for the citizens,” Maldonado said.

Why it matters: The approvals permit two large, public gatherings in a central city park and include organizer commitments about logistics such as parking and cleanup that affect nearby residents and businesses.

Councilors moved both items forward after favorable committee recommendations. Organizers told the council they sought additional parking permission from a nearby New Balance facility to accommodate attendees, and they said they planned on-site cleanup and vendor participation. The council formally approved the Lawrence Cycling Club ride, scheduled for July 13 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the community prayer event on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; each motion was seconded and the chair declared “the ayes have it.”

During discussion of the cycling event a councilor disclosed membership in the club and asked whether that status created a conflict. The council president (unnamed on the record) asked the city attorney for guidance; Attorney Hilton was asked about financial interest. According to the record, the councilor said they were a member but not receiving money from the event, and were told that the membership did not create a financial conflict and that they were permitted to vote.

Organizers said they would coordinate with vendors, including a food truck, and keep the park area clean after events. Councilors asked no substantive follow-up questions and the motions passed by voice vote.

The council’s approvals allow organizers to move forward with event logistics and any required municipal permitting, including the use of off-site parking agreements and park cleanup plans. Future council involvement would be required only if organizers seek additional city services or if complaints arise.

(Ending) The council proceeded to other business after the approvals; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting record for these items.","The Lawrence City Council approved permits for a community prayer event and a Lawrence Cycling Club ride at Campagnone Common and heard organizers’ parking plans; a councilor disclosed membership in the cycling club and was advised they had no financial conflict and could vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves $44,000 MassDEP grant for household hazardous-waste program

Council approves two summer events at Campagnone Common; cycling club disclosure noted