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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Environmental impact of transfer station project discussed
Vol. 50 | No. 21 | May 24, 2024
Friends Fridge opens in Marlborough for those in need By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – Since June 2023, B-P Trucking has engaged in a process to relocate and expand the capacity of the Hudson Transfer Station. The existing station, which is located 300 Cox St., can process 350 tons per day of materials, and after the successful construction of the new transfer station, the capacity will be 850 tons per day. B-P Trucking, the family-owned and operated waste management and recycling company, has managed the Hudson Transfer Station since 1999. Helping the trucking company are Sanborn, Head and Associates, a solid waste engineering company that is leading the permitting efforts; Epsilon Associates, an environmental engineering and consulting company with extensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA); and Vanasse and Associates, a transportation, engineering and consulting company. On April 25, Epsilon hosted a question-andanswer session about the draft environmental impact report that was recently completed as well as other aspects of the project itself, like traffic patterns and noise impacts. “Our purpose this evening is to describe the project to everyone and update the public on its status and the MEPA review process,” Senior engineer at Epsilon Alex Brooks said. Brooks said B-P Trucking is looking to relocate the station operations further into the Transfer station | 6
MARLBOROUGH – Residents needing food and personal care products have a new resource. On May 19, a Friends Fridge was formally dedicated at Immaculate Conception Church. The fridge runs on DC power from solar panels, with a battery backup. According to Katelyn Massey, who spearheaded this project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, this is likely the first such community fridge in the state. Massey, a junior at the Advanced Mathematics and Science Academy (AMSA), said she got the idea for the project from her track coach, City Councilor Mark Vital. “I was looking for some way to help the community,” she said. Massey was also inspired by the community fridge sponsored by the Shrewsbury Rotary Club. Thanks to financial support from the rotary club and the Shrewsbury Cultural Council,
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Katelyn Massey formally opens the solar-powered Friends Fridge on May 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough.(Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
City Council approves special permit for treatment program By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – The City Council has approved a special permit to allow Alta Behavioral Health LLC to open a nonresidential, outpatient substance abuse treatment program at 400 Donald Lynch Blvd. The special permit was granted in an 11-0
vote taken on Monday, May 20. According to the findings from the City Council, the council “finds that the outpatient services offered to individuals in recovery from substance use will provide a significant benefit to the residents of the city.” According to Andrew J. Tine, special counsel for Alta Behavioral, the city currently has no faTreatment program | 5
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