Board presses developer for more testing and backup plans on proposed shared wells
Members warned that a proposed development planning 11 shared wells raises hydrogeologic and operational concerns: inadequate soil testing, potential overlapping influence zones, maintenance/deed obligations for future owners, and unclear backup water plans if wells fail; the board requested additional studies and coordination with the ZBA.
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Board members spent an extended portion of the meeting reviewing draft shared‑well regulations and a specific developer plan for 373 Main Street that the board said likely requires additional testing and clearer maintenance and contingency provisions. Staff emphasized that shared wells serving many homes are distinct from a single house well and carry higher operational and monitoring requirements.
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