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Sanitation privatization debate escalates as advisory committee considers conditions that could block contract funding
Summary
Brookline officials warned the advisory committee that moving to privatize sanitation services or imposing conditions that defund the approved contract could leave the town without a workable hauling solution and raise costs; staff said Casella has already purchased trucks and the current contract expires June 30.
A prolonged discussion at the Select Board meeting highlighted the practical and fiscal risks if the Advisory Committee or town meeting take steps that effectively defund or condition funding for the sanitation contract.
Town Administrator Chaz and DPW staff told the Select Board that the current contract with Casella (which handles curbside recycling and transfer-station hauling) expires June 30 and that Casella had purchased four trucks in…
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