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Goshen City Council has taken a bold step by passing a $10/month environmental fee to ensure vital services, but the debate over its impact is just beginning.

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After hours of debate and public testimony, council passes $10/month environmental fee on first reading with annual review
Council debated Ordinance 52‑67, a phased environmental fee to cover trash, recycling, brush pickup and access to the environmental services center. After extensive public comment from fire, EMS and residents, council adopted an amendment establishing a $10/month fee beginning 1/1/2027 with annual review and a hardship relief approach to be developed.
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July 29, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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City officials in Superior are challenging a controversial $13 environmental fee that could reshape how they manage waste from neighboring states.

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Wisconsin officials question $13 DNR environmental fee amidst refuse concerns
Officials probe higher-than-average $13 DNR environmental fee linked to out-of-state waste.
citizenportal.ai
June 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Middletown's Health Board is set to launch a crucial water pollution control program, aiming to prevent residents from displacement due to failing septic systems.

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Middletown Health Board finalizes water pollution control loan fund and fee adjustments
Middletown Health Board moves forward with water pollution control program and fee proposals.
citizenportal.ai
July 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Bend is rethinking its environmental fee structure to better reflect climate impacts and housing sizes, aiming for a fairer system that could reshape sustainability in the community.

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Bend explores new fee structure for climate impact and electrification costs
Bend considers various factors for climate fee calculations and seeks consultant input.
citizenportal.ai
August 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM