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Board advances Tire Stewardship Program plans; Don Stevens Tire to participate
Summary
The board reviewed revisions to a Tire Stewardship Program and hopes to have it operational before sticker sales in mid‑July; Don Stevens Tire agreed to participate and the program will cover tire disposal costs for Durham and Middlefield residents only.
Chairman Dom DelVecchio told the Durham–Middlefield advisory board on June 25 that two contested sections of the Tire Stewardship Program have been revised and asked members to review the changes with the goal of launching the program before sticker sales begin in mid‑July.
DelVecchio said Don Stevens Tire will participate, meaning the program would pay for tire disposal rather than charging residents directly. Site Manager Sean Piatek cautioned that removing resident fees could increase the number of tires collected, describing it as "opening a can of worms." DelVecchio emphasized that participation would be limited to Town of Durham and Town of Middlefield residents only and that the towns could withdraw from the contract at any time.
No formal vote was recorded; the board asked members to review the revisions and prepare for potential implementation during the upcoming sticker sales period.
