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Wells board approves transfer‑station fee changes, keeps sticker price at $5 and schedules hearing on bag fee
Summary
After a public hearing on Nov. 19, the Wells Select Board approved changes to the transfer‑station fee schedule and adopted a $5 transfer‑station sticker policy while scheduling a Dec. 3 public hearing to consider raising bag fees. The debate focused on covering operating shortfalls and whether to phase out brush and leaves to make room for a food‑waste program.
The Wells Select Board voted Nov. 19 to adopt proposed changes to the town transfer‑station fee schedule and to keep the transfer‑station sticker price at $5 while the town studies whether to raise bag fees. The board approved the fee changes and the sticker policy after a lengthy public hearing and discussion with staff and residents.
The board’s discussion centered on how to reduce a multi‑year operating shortfall at the transfer station while balancing equity concerns for retirees and low‑income residents. Committee presenters recommended raising the mattress disposal fee to match vendor charges and phasing out brush first, then leaves and grass, to free space for a future food‑waste…
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