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Select Board weighs transfer‑station Phase 2 scope, canopy repairs and whether to accept construction debris
Summary
Town staff and board members discussed repairing canopies, the cost to maintain C&D (construction and demolition) waste service, and options including one dumpster only or stopping acceptance of commercial C&D; board asked staff to compile usage and cost figures before changing RFP scope.
The Select Board discussed scope options for Phase 2 of the town transfer station on July 13, including whether to rebuild damaged canopies, reconfigure dumpsters and whether the town should continue to accept commercial construction and demolition (C&D) material.
Staff reminded the board that the original Phase 2 RFP did not include canopy replacement. As one staff participant noted, "In the original proposal, there is not a budget to rebuild the canopies," and board members raised practical concerns about weather‑related weight increases on mattresses and other debris if covers are removed.
Options discussed included keeping two bins with repaired walls and canopies, installing a single secured bin for smaller household construction items, or ceasing acceptance of commercial loads (contractor trucks) and directing heavier loads to regional facilities. Several board members emphasized the town currently subsidizes C&D handling and requested precise financials — volume, weight, and per‑load subsidy — before changing the RFP or the service policy.
The board also discussed interim fixes: volunteers or contractors offering to prop up canopies, contractor quotes, and whether design changes could reduce long‑term maintenance costs. Members asked staff to get firm quotes for alternate designs (one dumpster vs. two, with or without canopy) and to gather revenue/expense numbers so the board can craft a budget‑neutral policy change if needed.
The item was tabled for follow‑up: staff will collect usage and cost data, obtain design and pricing options from the vendor (Hunter/Casella), and return recommendations to the board for a later decision.
