The Hooksett Recycling and Transfer Advisory Committee convened on January 28, 2025, to discuss ongoing issues related to waste collection and reimbursement for local condominium associations. A key topic of the meeting was the reimbursement process initiated by Granite Hills, which began due to concerns from condo residents who felt they were paying higher taxes without receiving adequate waste collection services.

Committee members discussed how new condominiums are added to the reimbursement list, noting that management typically contacts the committee to confirm that trash services are being paid for. This process has led to a growing number of condos receiving reimbursements, which some members described as a "snowball" effect.

A significant point of contention arose regarding the Stonegate community, which is managed by the same association as other local condos. Despite previous claims that Stonegate residents were not receiving reimbursements, it was confirmed during the meeting that checks totaling $32,000 were recently issued to various condo associations, including Stonegate. This raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the reimbursement process, especially since Stonegate had previously advocated for trash pickup services.

The committee also revisited discussions from a prior meeting on October 26, 2022, regarding fee adjustments and clarifications that could affect residents' costs. The implications of these adjustments were noted as potentially significant for the community.

Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing challenges in managing waste collection services and reimbursements in Hooksett, with committee members expressing a need for clearer communication and processes moving forward. The committee plans to continue addressing these issues in future meetings.