Council approves $850,000 emergency transfer for trash tipping fees
Methuen Council approves $850,000 trash funding transfer after reconsideration vote. The body unanimously approved the Free Cash transfer for E.L. Harvey waste-disposal tipping fees through June 30, following an 8-1 reconsideration vote by Councilor Ryan DiZoglio with Councilor Yanilda Santos
City Council · Meeting of May 4, 2026
Methuen Council approves $850,000 trash funding transfer after reconsideration vote. The body unanimously approved the Free Cash transfer for E.L. Harvey waste-disposal tipping fees through June 30, following an 8-1 reconsideration vote by Councilor Ryan DiZoglio with Councilor Yanilda Santos dissenting.
An amendment by Councilor Jana Zanni Pesce mandates monthly invoice reporting to prevent future underfunding of essential services. The Council also unanimously advanced nine other measures including Kevin Barry's promotion to Deputy Fire Chief, a pest-control ordinance for construction projects, and participation in the Massachusetts Clean Energy program.
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Source: the City Council meeting of May 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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