Transfer Station Working Group approves engineering proposal, container layout.
Transfer Station Working Group approves engineering proposal and container layout for station redesign. The group unanimously endorsed a Berkshire Engineering proposal at $9,800 for site planning and DEP permit preparation, with an estimated three-week approval timeline, and unanimously favored
Transfer Station Working Group · Meeting of February 12, 2026
NEW MARLBOROUGH — Transfer Station Working Group approves engineering proposal and container layout for station redesign. The group unanimously endorsed a Berkshire Engineering proposal at $9,800 for site planning and DEP permit preparation, with an estimated three-week approval timeline, and unanimously favored Marc Trachtenberg's proposed two-container side-opening configuration with roll-up doors at a projected cost of $29,400, subject to vendor pricing confirmation. The group also discussed swap shed relocation from its current position in active traffic flow but reached no final decision pending a site walk to evaluate alternatives.
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Source: the Transfer Station Working Group meeting of February 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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