Select Board approves mattress fee and license renewals
Selectboard · Meeting of January 12, 2026
Bellingham Select Board approves mattress recycling fee. The three-member quorum unanimously authorized a $60 disposal fee for wet or soiled mattresses at the Recycle Center under a new vendor arrangement, and approved renewals of a Common Victualler and Bulk Storage license pending inspections and payment resolution. The Board submitted its annual renewal certification to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, noting Lucille's Steakhouse Inc. did not renew, and estimated seasonal population at 500 as of July 10, 2026.
Town Administrator Joseph Laydon outlined 2026 priorities including financial policies, personnel procedures, and procurement.
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Source: the Selectboard meeting of January 12, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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