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Candidate urges enforcement of decades‑old promise to close Saugus Ash landfill
Summary
Zosha Van Meter pressed for accountability on a long‑promised closing of the Saugus Ash landfill, citing a closure committee's paper trail and saying the operator has been nonresponsive to deadlines reportedly tied to Nov. 1 or the landfill reaching 50 feet.
Zosha Van Meter called for enforcement of a decades‑old commitment to close the Saugus Ash landfill and said local officials and residents deserve answers and action.
"We need to push for the fulfillment of the promise made nearly 30 years ago that this landfill was to be closed," Van Meter said, citing the Saugus Ash Landfill Closure Committee's documentation and a closure timeline that, according to her remarks, sets a deadline of Nov. 1 or when the landfill reaches 50 feet, whichever comes first.
She said the landfill operator has been nonresponsive and "needs to be held accountable," framing the issue as both an environmental and public‑safety priority in parts of the district. The transcript did not include comment from the operator or details of regulatory enforcement steps; Van Meter's remarks were an appeal for action rather than a report of a formal decision.
Local reporters should seek documentation from the Saugus Ash Landfill Closure Committee and relevant regulators for verification of the timeline and current compliance status.
