Hatley Township mayor discusses rising eco-centre costs, local priorities, and challenges in council recruitment

Hatley Township mayor discusses rising eco-centre costs, local priorities, and challenges in council recruitment

By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative Hatley Township Mayor Vincent Fontaine says the rising cost of waste management is placing increased pressure on municipal budgets—and that residents can help keep those costs down by planning their trips to eco-centres more efficiently. In a wide-ranging interview, Fontaine confirmed that the township currently pays between $38 and $40 per visit to the Sherbrooke eco-centres, regardless of the quant…