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Medford council asks administration for update after residents say new trash contract cuts townhouse services
Summary
After residents and council members raised equity and communication concerns, the Medford City Council voted to request an update from the administration on a 10-year waste-removal contract that excludes many townhouse-style condominium properties from city-provided services.
The Medford City Council voted to request an update from the city administration about a new 10-year solid-waste contract after residents of townhouse-style condominium complexes said they were blindsided by the change and faced new out‑of‑pocket trash costs.
Councilor Lemming introduced the resolution asking the administration to explain whether and how the contract could continue city-provided waste removal for townhouse-style condominium properties. He framed the item as a response to constituent complaints and said the resolution aims to get clarity and “put some pressure” on administration to reconsider the contract’s effect on small, owner‑occupied condo properties.
Residents from Fountainhead Estates (50 Hicks Ave) described the local effect. Robert Carney, a trustee, told the council his 23‑unit…
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