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Mount Holly to close burn pile and restrict open-top containers after state inspection
Summary
After a State of Vermont inspection found breaches at the transfer station, the Select Board voted to close the burn pile immediately and to phase out open-top containers for construction debris and metal at the end of the financial year; the board asked staff to notify the State when actions are taken.
The Mount Holly Select Board voted May 12 to close the town burn pile immediately and to close open-top containers for construction debris and metal at the end of the fiscal year after a State of Vermont inspection found rule breaches at the Transfer Station.
Clinton Woolley told the board that the State inspection identified problems “due to residents not following the rules especially for the burn pile; a report will be forthcoming and there may be fines.” Jeff Chase moved to close the burn pile immediately and to close the open-top containers for construction debris and metal at the end of the financial year; Mark Turco seconded and the board approved the motion unanimously.
Board members discussed operational steps to improve compliance and monitoring, including directing attendants to limit entry through a one-way system and increasing attendant oversight. Mark Turco asked Woolley to speak with attendants about the inspection findings and requested research into alternatives to operating a town transfer station. The board also asked that the State be notified promptly when the town implements its corrective actions.
Outcome and next steps: The board approved the closure actions. The State report detailing inspection findings and any proposed fines was not yet available at the meeting; the board asked staff to report back once the town has communicated with the State.
