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Methuen council approves opt‑in recycling study for condominium communities after amendments
Summary
The Methuen City Council voted 8–1 to request the mayor develop an opt‑in recycling program for certain condominium associations; councilors added an amendment to involve one representative from the affected complexes and removed language asking the CAFO to solicit vendor pricing within weeks.
The Methuen City Council voted 8–1 on March 3 to ask the mayor to develop an opt‑in recycling program for condominium associations after a day of amendments and debate.
Supporters said the measure responds to complaints from residents in age‑restricted and large condominium developments whose recycling service had been reduced. Mary Mulligan, treasurer of the Regency at Emerald Pines condominium trust, told the council she was speaking for residents who “ask that you again support this resolution and pass it tonight.”
Council members said they wanted a practical plan that the mayor’s office could produce quickly and that…
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