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After threats to staff, select board suspends sticker enforcement at transfer station while it seeks safety fixes
Summary
Following recent abusive incidents at the transfer station, the board ordered staff not to check stickers temporarily and discussed options including police presence, gates, private security, and changing town‑sticker materials.
The Shapley Select Board voted to pause enforcement of transfer‑station stickers after staff reported repeated abuse and threats while attempting to verify residency.
Chair (S1) told the board: “For right now, the transfer station, no contact, stay in the shed, push the button, no asking any questions or anything else until we get this resolved. I don't want anybody, in my opinion, to be put at risk.” The board discussed alternatives — from hiring off‑duty law enforcement (cost‑shared) to installing a gated, screened check point or using a private security contractor — and weighed liability and training concerns. Michelle (S5) said the town had received complaints and that deputy enforcement via citations could be considered, but also noted there is no ordinance yet authorizing fines for threats to staff.
Members emphasized protecting employees. S5 described the sticker changes proposed (preprinted stickers with year and mirrored numbers or mirror‑hung placards) and scheduled presentations and practical follow-ups for procurement and enforcement policy. The board also instructed staff to pursue short‑term measures (signage, suspension of face‑to‑face checking) while it develops longer‑term solutions.
