Townsend Board of Health Tackles Septic System Variances and Contract Debates

Overview: The Townsend Board of Health meeting addressed several issues, including the approval of variances for septic systems on Sea Circle and Adams Road, a preference for a five-year Shaw’s contract amid community feedback, and discussions on increasing prices for compost bins and kitchen scrap buckets. Additionally, the board considered the purchase of a magnetic sweeper for the recycling center and discussed union contract details, including an $850 clothing allowance.

Townsend Board of Health Advances New Trash Contract to Town Vote

Overview: In a recent Townsend Board of Health meeting, members approved upgrades to residential properties and took decisive steps towards implementing a new trash collection contract. The board also celebrated the success of the Earth Day cleanup event, discussed the promotion of composting in the community, and acknowledged the resignation of a board member.

Townsend Board of Health Tackles Septic System Failures

Overview: The Townsend Board of Health meeting addressed health and environmental concerns, with a focus on the failures of local septic systems and the approval of upgrades. Among the issues discussed were the expedited plans to address the septic system failure at McDonald’s, the approval of an upgraded septic system for a property on Old City Road, and the failure of the 99 Fitchburg Road septic system, for which the board approved local upgrade approvals. Additionally, the meeting covered the conversion of the old fire station on Main Street into a museum, with specific deliberations on its septic system in relation to the proximity of wetlands and a floodplain. The board also debated various waste management strategies, including the implementation of a new waste totter system, the selection of appropriate trash barrel sizes for residents, and the cost implications of these initiatives.

Townsend Debates Trash Contract Terms, Barrel Logistics, and Recycling

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Townsend Board of Health grappled with decisions surrounding the town’s trash and recycling contracts, focusing on contract duration, barrel distribution, and the financial impact of proposed changes.