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Town restricts transfer station to residential trash only amid staffing shortages; rates may rise
Summary
Health department staff said the transfer station closed for a few days because the supervisor is on extended leave; staff are covering duties, the board will enforce a residential-only policy and direct commercial customers to E.L. Harvey in Fitchburg. Officials said rates may rise to cover costs.
The Board of Health on July 21 heard an update that the town transfer station has been short‑staffed because the supervisor is on extended leave, prompting a temporary closure and prompting staff to tighten the facility’s acceptance policy.
Michael (health department staff) said the transfer station supervisor is on extended leave…
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