Ayer panel votes to raise senior transfer fee $5

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What happened

The committee voted unanimously to increase the senior transfer station permit fee by $5, from $60 to $65, effective in calendar year 2027, while leaving regular sticker, second sticker, and Pay-As-You-Throw bag prices unchanged. The increase is projected to generate a $5,326 surplus for the solid waste fund. The committee also scheduled a public hearing on the full 2027 rate package for November 17 at 6 p.m.

Key decisions

• 💰 Increase senior transfer permit fee. The committee voted to increase the senior transfer station permit fee by $5, from $60 to $65, for calendar year 2027. This is projected to produce a surplus of $5,326 for the solid waste enterprise fund, up from $2,611 at current rates. (Vote unanimous). Read case details
• 📋 Schedule public hearing on 2027 rates. The committee scheduled a public hearing on the calendar 2027 solid waste rate package for November 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. and a work session for November 10, 2026 at 4 p.m. (Next: Nov. 17, 6 p.m.). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 10: Rate review work session at 4 p.m.
• Nov. 17: Public hearing on 2027 solid waste rates

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