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Notes from the Water and Sewer Commission, July 5, Hybrid meeting

Present:

  • Peter Socha
  • John Loiodice
  • Michael Buffoni, Superintendent Water
  • Tony Campetti, Superintendent Sewer
  • Michael Canales
  • Daniel Pincus via Zoom
  1. Buffoni reports:
    1. Requests for Bids for a construction trailer went unanswered because they would not be able to deliver for a year or more. One company did respond, and order was placed with that company
    2. New software ordered for Water billing
    3. GZA is consultant for water quality in Reservoir — data collection and analysis
    4. In an earlier meeting, Buffoni suggested using water to manufacture power. Town has now received grant *($10,000) for a feasibility study.
    5. Study will answer question: does Reservoir have water pressure and continuity of flow to justify equipment costs to create hydropower? The result of the study will be a recommendation that it is or is not “worthwhile to pursue.
  2. Campetti reports:
    1. Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Study — Phases 1 and 2 finishing up. Will use same company for Phase 3
    2. Phase 3 will begin shortly
  3. Buffoni asked about service on Goodrich Street — residents getting water but basic problem not yet solved
  4. SBSC report by Loiodice:
    1. Lack of motor for harvester biggest issue as the other harvester is not as versatile
    2. Suggestion we may sell that one — there is a market for it and it may not be best model for Bowl
    3. Water testing in The Bowl continues
  5. Daniel Pincus asked about sewer hookup for his 8 Hawthorne property.
    1. Socha said W&S Commission not taking on cost but if Pincus wishes to do the engineering and estimate use and report to Commission — they will look at request for hookup.
    2. Canales said as part of I&I Town will look at expansion of sewer. May be 5-10-year process
    3. Pincus said to please accept that he is interested and wishes to be placed on agenda

Meeting adjourned


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