Portion of meeting on transfer fees:
Gardner Board of Health Meets – Raises Transfer Station Fees
The Gardner Board of Health met on May 19, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Discussion continued on private well regulations for more than the first half of the meeting.
Full Meeting Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. — There was discussion on increasing access fees for a vehicle sticker for the transfer station and to increase fees for the disposal of various items. Micah Blondeau explained that the current fees do not cover costs. The intent of suggested increases is to cover Gardner’s costs. The Board approved an increase in fees effective July 1st. Prior to the vote, Chair Susan Avalone stated she did not believe a public hearing was required. Gardner Magazine will provide a list of the updated fees when available.
Resident Alan Rousseau commented on well testing in the last part of the meeting and expressed continued concerns about possible well contamination despite recent testing. The Board discussed when area ponds will be tested for contamination. Swimming pools will require one test prior to being permitted for the season. A resident asked about the upcoming demolition of the indoor pool building at the Greenwood Pool site.
As of July 1st the new rates will be:
| Fees and Costs | Volume Loads | Bulk Items |
|---|---|---|
Transfer station annual sticker – $30 Pre-paid trash bags – $3.50 | Car – $15 SUV/Mini-Van – $25 6ft Truck Bed/Trailer – $30 8ft Truck Bed/Trailer – $35 | Appliances/Electronics – $20 Upholstered Furniture – $20 Mattress or Box Spring – $25 Wood Furniture – $15 Tires – $8 Fluorescent Light Bulbs/propane tanks – $2 |