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Selectmen review RTC operations, set $10 per‑square fee for shingle disposal and plan cruiser reserve funding
Summary
At the Nov. 4 meeting the board heard an RTC operations update from Foreman Chris Batchelder, agreed to list hazardous‑material exclusions on outreach materials, set a $10 per‑square fee for shingle disposal, and said police cruiser sale proceeds (about $10,500) will lapse to unassigned funds and be included in a 2026 warrant article to fund the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund.
The Marlborough Board of Selectmen on Nov. 4 heard a report from RTC Foreman Chris Batchelder on staffing, facility improvements and fee changes, and discussed the disposition of police cruiser proceeds.
Batchelder said staffing will shift as Dan Epps cuts back hours but will remain available some Saturdays. He described facility work: the demolition and brush area has been opened and lit, the employee shelter was painted and is having insulation installed, and signs have been ordered and repositioned to improve traffic flow through the facility. Batchelder said town handouts and the website will be updated to state that the RTC does not accept hazardous materials.
On fees, Batchelder said he will coordinate with David Graham to finalize an employee boot allowance and to update the fee schedule so the disposal fee for shingles is $10 per square. Matt Patnode reported inspecting a snow pusher for sale in town and recommended against purchasing it.
A question from the public about a recent police cruiser sale produced a board explanation of the handling of proceeds: the chief was authorized to sell the cruiser, proceeds will lapse to the unassigned fund balance at year‑end, and the 2026 Town Meeting warrant article to raise and appropriate funds for the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund will include the sale proceeds with the remainder to come from taxation. Chairman Paight said the cruiser sold for approximately $10,500 and noted resale values for cruisers are typically a few thousand dollars.
The board also reviewed and approved a sign permit for 157 Main Street and addressed resident concerns about manholes and muddy fill on McKinley Circle (residents were advised to speak with Matt Patnode).
