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Hampden raises transfer-station bag prices and approves platform repairs after enterprise shortfall analysis
Summary
Facing rising hauling and tipping costs, the board voted to raise transfer-station bag prices (effective July 1), keep sticker rates unchanged, and authorize urgent platform repairs with materials ordered while the board explores offsetting transfers and contract rebidding next year.
The Select Board voted Monday to increase transfer-station bag prices and to authorize repairs after town staff presented an analysis showing the enterprise fund running a shortfall amid rising hauling and tipping charges.
Board members approved raising the large-bag packet price to $40 (equivalent to $4 per bag) and the small-bag packet to $25 (equivalent to $2.50 per bag), effective July 1. The board also decided to keep seasonal sticker prices at…
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