Article 31: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($380,000) for sewer pipe rehabilitation, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article provides funding for sewer pipe rehabilitation within the Town’s sewer system, including the reappropriation of previously approved Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) elimination funds and a small amount of additional borrowing. Recent investigation identified significant deterioration in the ductile iron force main exiting the Forbes Road Pump Station and flowing to Solomon Pond Road, discovered during a pipe repair. The deterioration is likely due to corrosive soil conditions in low-lying areas. This funding will be used to design and implement targeted rehabilitation of the affected infrastructure to the greatest extent practicable. The project will help extend the useful life of the sewer system, reduce the risk of failures, and ensure continued reliable sewer service for the community.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Brief Video Explanation From DPW Director Scott Charpentier
Relevant Discussions for This Article
Presentation to Financial Planning by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: December 16, 2025 (Minutes)
Presentation to Appropriations Committee by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: February 10, 2026 (Minutes)
Financial Planning Committee Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)