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Board seeks competitive bids for landfill services after cost surge to $43,000

Newton selectmen direct review of landfill monitoring after contract renewal surges 65 percent. Town Administrator Paula Mahoney reported the RW Gillespie contract rising from $26,000 to $43,000 annually due to higher sample analysis fees. The board directed Mahoney to solicit competitive quotes

Townbrief news summary · Jan 6

Government · Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission adopts bylaws, plans 2026 events

Newton Recreation Commission unanimously adopts amended bylaws and accepts annual report at first 2026 meeting. Chairman Peggy Connors and the commission, led by Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello, approved governance documents and outlined event planning through June, including new programming

Townbrief news summary · Jan 5

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