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Newry told solid-waste fee will rise to $133 per ton; town scales logged $5,644 in a month
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the Newry Select Board received a solid-waste update reporting 74 dumpsters townwide, a fee increase to $133/ton effective July 1, and roughly $5,644 of scale revenue in the past month; the item was informational and no formal vote was recorded.
The Town of Newry Select Board on April 21 received an informational solid-waste update reporting the town has 74 dumpsters and that the disposal fee will increase to $133 per ton effective July 1, up from $120 per ton.
A staff member told the board the town scales brought in about $5,644 in revenue in roughly one month. The board did not take a formal vote on the solid-waste fees during the meeting; the report was given as an update. The minutes do not identify the person who presented the solid-waste figures.
Why it matters: an increase in disposal fees affects households and businesses that use town collection services and may change budgeting needs for both the town and residents. The board did not announce follow-up steps or a timetable for implementing related fee waivers or assistance programs.
What the record shows: the minutes list the fee change, dumpster count and scale revenue but do not attribute the report to a specific speaker; attendees included Selectpersons Virgil Conkright (Chair), David Bartlett and Mandy Berry and staff members Loretta Powers and Amy R. Henley.
