HUDSON — The Board of Health denied a request from Market Basket, which sought an exemption from Hudson‘s recently passed bylaw banning certain types of non-recyclable plastics.
Market Basket argued that its meat department, in particular, is below the 10,000 square foot limit in the bylaw and needs an exemption to avoid price hikes for some products. Justin Bodington, regional supervisor, said in a letter to the board the grocery store had already instituted changes to eliminate some plastics.
Board members weren’t buying it. Health Director Lauren Antonelli said “at least 11 other communities in Massachusetts have non-recyclable bylaws similar to ours” and have Market Basket stores. The board voted unanimously to deny the exemption…