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Board accepts grant to buy two bear-proof compost containers, will seek hauling funding
Summary
The Board of Health voted to accept an awarded grant to purchase two bear-proof compost containers for the transfer station and directed staff to pursue hauling funding or DPW assistance to implement the program; members said holding containers until hauling is arranged strengthens future grant applications.
The Board of Health voted to accept a materials-recovery grant to buy two full-size bear-proof compost containers for the town transfer station. Members debated whether to accept the equipment without an assured hauling budget; staff warned the town would need funds to empty and transport the compost regularly. The board concluded that losing the current RDP grant points would be a setback and approved moving forward with purchasing the containers while pursuing funding for hauling.
A board member moved that the town "go ahead and and go through with the grant and get the bins," noting that having the containers in hand would strengthen later budget requests for hauling. The motion passed by roll call vote. Staff will ask the DPW about hauling capacity and pursue a line item or short-term stipend to support the program.
