The Town of Lakeville Board of Health approved a new trash-hauler permit at its Jan. 15 meeting after an introduction from company representative Brianna O'Connell.

O'Connell, who said she is based in Middleborough and represents the company (stated as having 25 years in business), summarized service lines including front‑load containers (weekly/biweekly/monthly), roll-off containers for temporary needs and permanent front‑load containers for businesses. She said the company planned to operate in the Lakeville area initially one day a week with the possibility of expanding service. The representative confirmed the firm had provided required paperwork and understood the town's fee and twice‑yearly reporting procedures.

Board members discussed the purpose of the town fee, explaining it covers permit administration, inspections and complaint response, including staff time for follow-up on leaking trucks or containers. A motion to approve the new hauler permit carried with the board voting in favor.

The hauler must pay annual fees and respond to town requests for reporting on roll-off and permanent container activity twice per year, per established practice.