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Residents urge town help with junk removal; board considers transfer station and clean-up days
Summary
At the Sept. 10 public hearing, multiple residents asked the board to plan options—like transfer stations, dumpster days or grants—to help people who cannot afford junk removal; the board said it will look into options but cannot pay to remove individual property owners' junk.
During the public hearing on Local Law #2, several residents pressed the board to consider assistance for people who cannot afford to dispose of accumulated junk. Peter Martin questioned what happens if a person "has limited finances and can’t pay to get rid of stuff," and several speakers suggested town-sponsored solutions such as large-bin days, partnering with neighboring municipalities, or pursuing grants to subsidize cleanups.
Supervisor Edward Lentz said the town could help identify potential resources but could not fund individual removals. Town Attorney Michelle Kennedy advised the board against capping fines, saying a cap could allow persistent hoarding once the cap was reached. Multiple residents volunteered to share information about grants and cleanup experience; the board agreed to explore the feasibility of transfer-station options and organized clean-up events.
