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> On Apr 5, 2023, at 9:31 AM, Donaldson, Susan <donalds...@lincolntown.org> > wrote: > > > Unscheduled Lincoln Transfer Station Closings > Pre-Planned & Emergency > > Although uncommon, unscheduled Transfer Station closings may be necessary > from time to time. This may be due to inclement weather or other issues such > as power failure. The Lincoln Public Works Department, which is charged to > operate the facility, makes every effort to keep the Station open during > normal Wednesday and Saturday hours. > > Unscheduled Pre-Planned Closings: > Unscheduled Pre-Planned Transfer Station closings are mostly due to > forecasted major inclement weather events such as winter blizzards and > hurricanes. Such closures are determined after careful consideration of the > upcoming weather event. The closures are necessary for the safety of both > the users of the Transfer Station as well as staff. > > It should also be noted that the DPW staff that operates the Transfer Station > may be needed elsewhere in Town to perform any necessary storm related > activities that may occur as a result of the inclement weather. > > Notice of Unscheduled Pre-Planned Transfer Station closings will be > advertised as far in advance as possible on the Town Webpage, the Transfer > Station Webpage, Lincoln Talk, and the Lincoln Squirrel. A Reverse 911 call > will also be made. > > Emergency Closings: > Emergency Closings of the Transfer Station are rare but may occur due to > inclement weather or other unforeseen events. The Lincoln DPW subscribes to > various precision weather applications to aid in weather planning, however > there may be instances where un-forecasted weather necessitates closure. > Again, this is for the safety of the facility users and staff. > > Emergency Transfer Station closings will be advertised as best as possible on > the Transfer Station Webpage and Lincoln Talk. Physical signs will be > installed at the Station and other key locations around Town notifying > residents of the closure. Public Safety will also be notified and a Reverse > 911 call will be made. > > We realize that closing of the Transfer Station may cause inconvenience for > some residents, but safety is our main priority. The Transfer Station is an > open-air facility that is subject to weather events of all types. In > addition, there is a tremendous amount of activity of users of all ages, many > carrying heavy bags, along with vehicular activity in a small area. > > > > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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