MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — After hearing several concerns in their community, city leaders voted Thursday night to approve the annexation of a landfill.
In a unanimous 6-0 vote, the Murfreesboro City Council voted for authority over the Middle Point Landfill.
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The annexation of the landfill simply allows the city to have authority over Middle Point Landfill decisions and makes sure they are following proper guidelines once they’re in place.
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland said the city has been listening to concerns and complaints residents have had over the landfill, and the annexation will give much-needed oversight of it since it impacts the health and quality of life of Murfreesboro residents…