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« on: May 18, 2017, 07:46:53 AM »
Condolences and deepest sympathies to Pete's family- his big smile truly made my mornings brighter.
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« on: November 08, 2016, 10:58:17 AM »
Very nicely written, Colin.  Fresh perspectives are a nice change from all the political negativity.
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« on: November 08, 2016, 10:54:24 AM »
Thanks so much for doing this, mkr! It's such a great resource you provide to the residents...very much appreciated!
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« on: November 08, 2016, 08:02:31 AM »
Agreed, mkr Awesome news! Thanks, Barb!
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« on: November 01, 2016, 10:13:18 AM »
Casella has developed a comprehensive website specifically for Fairfax residents to use as a resource for all things recycling, composting and Act 148! Check it out! Residents can view the A-Z recycling list to see what goes in their recycling bins/totes, what options are available for diverting food scraps (mandatory per Act 148 for everyone in VT in 2020!), and dates for Household Hazardous Waste events. The website also features options for construction and demolition (C&D) contractors for waste generated on job sites that comply with Act 148 and Act 175. This website is dedicated to Fairfax residents and feedback is encouraged! Did you find the info you were looking for? How is it navigating the site, easy enough? I am the Casella liaison for the Town and happy to answer your questions! Please feel free to email me: katie@appliedsolutionsconsultingvt.com Happy recycling!
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« on: November 01, 2016, 09:55:35 AM »
I agree with all 3 of you, and as you've stated, and there is definitely is a need for a qualified, full-time employee to oversee Town administration, and provide enough support for the Select Board. The administrative work leading up to, and implementing, Act 148 in Fairfax alone was a huge workload for one part-time employee.
I would support the hiring of an experienced Town Manager, because as @johnmitchell stated, we have become too large of an entity for a part-time person to provide enough oversight for effective town administration.
I suggest a job posting on larger sites like indeed.com, in addition to FPF and local advertising.
And a thank you to Stacy Wells for her service to the Town!
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« on: October 12, 2016, 10:10:26 AM »
Nicely written, Barb, and helpful for anyone wanting to educate themselves on the great work you've done, and plan to continue doing, before voting on 11/8. I looked for the Republican candidate's entry but that page isn't completed as of yesterday. I hope this site gets a lot of traffic for you, Barb, and best of luck! I'll be voting my support for another year of you representing us in Montpelier.
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« on: October 02, 2016, 11:59:11 AM »
It's Barbara Murphy I'm voting for as you've proven to be a true civil servant, no matter your party affiliation! You've done a great job of keeping the residents your priority, and also of keeping the Town informed of what's going on in Montpelier to show you are working for us, every day. Thank-you for your dedication and you have our votes this November for another productive year representing Fairfax at the State House!
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« on: August 14, 2016, 07:15:02 PM »
Beautiful picture of the Gallagher women and FLOTUS! Thank you for posting!
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« on: August 14, 2016, 10:06:42 AM »
Hey folks, as mkr stated and included all the links and information regarding trash if Fairfax, this was all discussed and voted on on Town Meeting Day in March. A rep from the NWSWD attended both special town meetings to relay the services they'd provide if Fairfax finally joined a Solid Waste District, like the rest of the State (minus a few). Residents stated they did not want their curbside service disturbed and the Town out-voted joining the NWSWD, which would have moved ALL ACT148 responsibilities, laws and regulations onto the District, and off of the Town of Fairfax.
Casella is our chosen, voted upon by all of you, entity handling Act 148 BUT the State still says it's the Town who will be the entity in violation, should any happen. That should remain on everyone's mind as they're dumping stuff into their 96G trash toters...we have to reduce trash AS A WHOLE TOWN to be in compliance with the State, not just Casella sending in our annual reports for the State on time. That's the biggest threat, in my opinion, to increase everyone's recycling and eventually food scrap diversion to get our trash disposal tons way, way down. Casella can only do so much, then it's up to residents to take advantage of Casella's Act 148 resources and get their trash rates down. Casella is not on the hook for that part of Act 148 compliance with the State law. Please understand I work with state and local waste management compliance as CSWD's Enforcement Coordinator, and know this to be fact, not speculation. I'm happy to post my confirmation of such facts from reps at the State of Vermont ANR.
I know everyone in Town had time and an audience with the SB to provide their feedback and input leading up to current day's trash situation. There were Fairfax Select Board meetings after Town Meeting Day where the contract was discussed, and I don't believe residents saw the contract as signed by the SB when it was finalized, so I'm not sure where the deception on Casella's part comes in. I'm recycling, back-yard composting, and reducing our household trash as to do our part to comply with Act 148, which is ultimately NOT out to screw anyone, but to keep trash out of our ONE landfill left in this state. People see this as a negative thing, but it's not, it's now the law because the state tried to get better recycling rates without mandates, and that did not work. Now it's a matter of 'where do we put all the crap you throw away, most of which is recycling'? Most other cities/towns in the State have their local Solid Waste District's doing this work, and those Districts are on the hook to get their members trash tons down. We are responsible for this part of the law, and I'm afraid that's not publicized enough. Complaining about it will not change the fact that it's state law now to recycle and to divert all food waste from your trash can by 2020. It is what it is, folks. It's not Marshall law on trash as people elude to .
The carts were discussed way back at the Special Meeting in February, and those concerned brought these issues of cart size and cost up to the Casella staff present. The vote was to determine if residents wanted to hand over their Town trash compliance to be managed by Casella, which we did, so that's what they're doing. Again, flyers went out and meetings were held regarding details of the Casella contract...it's all public record so feel free to either call Casella, or the State of Vermont's ANR. I was at a SB meeting where they discussed the cart size, frequency of collection at the curb, and eventual phase-in of food scrap collection at the curb. Anyone could have attended this and other SB meetings, contacted the SB or Casella directly.
It's really tough to read that after all the drama of this trash contract, and residents feeling so strongly about keeping town subsidized service, that now we have it, and people are complaining about the carts, saying Casella is somehow screwing us, or just general ignorance to the Act 148 laws that a lot of folks explained prior to the vote very well on this site, and not just me. If you voted Yes on Article 3, then you signed up for this, in whatever capacity the SB, in collaboration with Casella, decides is best for our Town. Again, complaints should be directed to Casella, or the SB directly, as mkr reiterated. Contract is signed and active for the next 4 years, as was decided by your YES on Article 3 vote back in March.
If your carts are an issue, a concern or a hassle, then come together to form some kind of solution, and be adults and propose one to the SB and Casella. What is going to work? What about the carts are a problem? Size? Wheels? I encourage people to form a group, not to complain, but to form a collectively agreed upon solution for your cart issues to bring to the powers that be. Get something done, not contribute to the negative discussion to beat this, unproductively, to death.
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« on: July 31, 2016, 03:01:56 PM »
Hi roadrnnr, I plan to call Casella to ask for a 64G trash cart. You can call to request smaller size carts: 651-5400 and anyone in town can request smaller sizes in either trash or recycling. 96G Trash is too big for our garage, and we don't come close to filling our 64G every week. No way we need that big a trash cart. We want the 96G recycling-we have several overflowing blue recycling bins out each week now so that size makes sense.
It's my understanding that the carts are made so they can be collected by the same dual-compartment side loading packer trucks, but I'm pretty sure they can be any size cart. Those automated arm trucks only need one driver usually, and that one truck has 2 compartments for both trash and recycling, so it does the whole route. One less driver, one less heavy fume-emitting truck on my road, one less time my dog barks when they come on Thursdays.
What are you referring to about with the 'extra $225'? Are we being charged separately for the carts?
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« on: June 08, 2016, 09:25:55 AM »
Thank you, mkr! This year the PTSA raised enough money to send each child home with a book at the end of the school year, and boxes and boxes to pass out to Fairfax kiddos along the parade route! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated in PTSA sponsored activities this year!! The PTSA is in need of helpers, preferably with wagons, to pass out books along the parade route. We had a crew last year and it was a lot of fun! If you'd like to march with the PTSA holding the banner (need 3 people) or pulling a wagon with your kiddo handing out books, please email me rosa.katie@gmail.com. Participation in the theme, as mkr stated, encouraged, but not required. Thank you!!
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« on: May 28, 2016, 12:20:43 AM »
Thank you for all your hard work!
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« on: May 10, 2016, 03:05:01 PM »
Did you receive the mailing from Casella, Joe? I just saw your post which is from over a week ago, so hopefully you've gotten answers in the meantime 😊
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« on: May 10, 2016, 03:01:39 PM »
Thank-you, Barbara! I can imagine the frustration in Montpelier during the last weeks of the session. Enjoy the break! You surely deserve it!
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