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After heated debate, Fall River council adopts amended pay-as-you-throw solid-waste ordinance
Summary
The Fall River City Council voted to adopt amendments to solid-waste fees (the pay-as-you-throw purple‑bag program) after extended public comment highlighting equity, enforcement, and legal concerns; council discussion centered on budget shortfalls, enforcement mechanics, and fairness to low-Income residents.
The Fall River City Council adopted amended solid-waste fee ordinances that formalize the city’s pay-as-you-throw program and related fee schedule after an extended hearing and lengthy council debate.
Public comment prior to the vote was extensive and sharply focused on the purple-bag program: residents and advocates questioned whether the ordinance had been properly vetted, raised concerns about enforcement and…
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