The Cohasset Select Board approved a slate of significant fee increases for the Recycling and Transfer Facility (RTF) during a packed meeting on Tuesday night, setting the stage for major operational changes. The new fee structure, contingent on the passage of an RTF enterprise fund at the upcoming Special Town Meeting, will see the cost of a standard resident sticker double from $75 to $150. Other approved changes include increasing senior stickers from $30 to $60 and doubling the price of small and large trash bags to $2 and $4, respectively. The most debated topic was a new pilot program to sell up to 250 stickers to non-residents for $300 each. The proposal sparked public comment from a resident concerned about increased traffic on Cedar Street, who urged the town to establish a baseline traffic study before launching. Board member Chris Plecs highlighted the financial trade-offs, noting that without the projected $75,000 in revenue from the pilot, "the full price sticker would be 175." While the board voted to approve the fee structure, Chair Ellen Maher advocated for a more cautious rollout. "My preference would be to start smaller and plan to roll it out, measure it," she said. "We want this to be successful, so we have to set it up to be successful." Board members agreed to have the DPW return with a plan for a more limited, phased-in launch of the program. Member David Farrag supported the concept, stating, "The reason you have a pilot program... is to review it and then see if it's something that you want to keep after trying it out." **Motion Made by Ellen Maher to approve RTF sticker fees effective April 1, 2026, including a regular sticker at $150, a second vehicle at $75, a senior sticker at $60, a second senior vehicle at $30, and a pilot program non-resident sticker at $300. Vote Passed 5-0.** The board also passed motions for the new bag fees and bulky waste item fees. **Motion Made by Julie Rollins to approve bag fees of $4 for a 33-gallon bag and $2 for a 16-gallon bag, effective on or about November 1, 2025. Vote Passed 5-0.** **Motion Made by Paul Grady to approve the single item fees effective October 1 as presented. Vote Passed 5-0.** In other business, the board reviewed a proposal from the company Circuit for a regional on-demand electric vehicle shuttle service in partnership with Hingham and Hull. The service would be primarily funded by a state grant, but a potential cost-share of over $40,000 per town raised concerns. Max, a representative from Circuit, explained the goal was to cover costs through fares and advertising, saying, "the likelihood of winning that application is going to likely come from having partners who do support the program." Board member Julie Rollins viewed it as a low-risk first step, noting, "This is just about the grant application, which does not contractually bind us in any way to pursue it." However, other members found the requested letter of support overly committal, and the board asked Circuit to return with a revised letter for their next meeting. Town Planner Cassandra Thayer presented the program as a way to "alleviate some of the parking stress that is downtown." The board also heard a comprehensive update from the Facilities Department on extensive summer projects, including major drainage repairs at the high school, roof replacements at Town Hall, and HVAC upgrades at the Senior Center. "I don't think you guys get the attention you deserve," Vice Chair Paul Grady told a department representative. "Thank you so much." The board also formally opened the warrant for the November 3 Special Town Meeting, which will include articles on the RTF enterprise fund and funding authorization for the MSBA school project. During closing remarks, Mr. Farrag defended the board's recent emergency funding for the school department. Citing Cohasset Middle School's new #4 ranking from Boston Magazine, he said the board's actions averted a crisis and allowed students to focus on "what they're supposed to be doing which is learning in the classroom and not worrying about if their teacher is going to be there next week." The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.