Selectmen weigh adding summer trash barrels and pickup at Unity park

Aug 18, 2026

Members discussed placing trash barrels at high-use spots, coordinating weekly pickup with Gregory's Disposal, and balancing cleanliness with recurring costs and risk of misuse.

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Selectmen debated whether to add trash barrels at key park locations and to have Gregory's Disposal empty them on a weekly schedule during high-use months. Proponents said visible receptacles would reduce litter and housekeeping burdens; opponents warned about recurring costs and potential misuse if the town later lost free pickup.

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