Summary
The scale house is still alive — Public Works will get new contractor bids, with the board hoping to land near $600,000 rather than the $1.3 million figure that alarmed residents on Facebook. Delay costs money: the baler rose from $80,000 to $116,000 while stalled.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated around $600,000 if bid soon; every year of delay pushes the price higher.
Transfer station staff get adequate, safer facilities, and the town avoids higher future costs.
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Recycling and Transfer Advisory Board - Jul 28, 2026
The scale house is still alive — Public Works will get new contractor bids, with the board hoping to land near $600,000 rather than the $1.3 million figure that alarmed residents on Facebook. Delay costs money: the baler rose from $80,000 to $116,000 while stalled.
Capital Improvement Plan Committee - May 6, 2026
The scale house replacement narrowly failed by 30-40 votes last year. The plan now: bid it this summer, lock in a contractor, and bring a firm price back to voters in March.
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