Townsend Board adopts polystyrene (styrofoam) use‑restriction; effective Sept. 1
After reviewing town council edits, the board approved polystyrene use‑restriction regulations, adding council-suggested warning/fine structure and retaining an undue‑hardship definition aimed at food‑service establishments; the regulation takes effect Sept. 1, 2026.
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The Townsend Board of Health approved a polystyrene (styrofoam) use‑restriction regulation at its July 27 meeting following review of edits recommended by town council. Staff summarized council's suggested changes, including a warning for a first offense and escalating fines for subsequent violations, and reported that council recommended refining definitions and the undue‑hardship language.
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