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Approve minutes: Commissioners approved the minutes of February 5, 2025 as written. (Roll call recorded; motion passed.)

Approve warrants: The commission approved warrants for the month totaling $83,874.67. (Roll call recorded; motion passed.)

Chapter 61B notice — 74 Gould Road (St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church): Motion that the commission not exercise any right to purchase the property and to notify the selectmen. Motion carried (three ayes, one abstention from Commissioner McLamb).

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn carried by unanimous recorded vote.

All recorded votes were taken by roll call during the meeting. No dollar breakdowns beyond the warrants total were provided in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Water and Sewer Commissioners' March 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions recorded at the Town of Charlton Water‑Sewer Commission meeting: minutes approved, warrants approved, Chapter 61B notice declined, meeting adjourned.","taxTitle","Town of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",54464,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480934,"Charlton commission declines to exercise right on 74 Gould Road (St. Mark's Church) under Chapter 61B",36,2240000,2276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691943-27498108432ad34c76859d1b568f44bf&start=2240&end=2276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691943-27498108432ad34c76859d1b568f44bf/thumbnail_2240000.jpg","/articles/6480934/Town-of-Charlton/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Charlton-commission-declines-to-exercise-right-on-74-Gould-Road-St-Marks-Church-under-Chapter-61B","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480934-1f228703761020296331d187d4b39812/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011088&Signature=c-b2s8u-dmj2QwcfSKsk87Gmax~mO6lxAhmXSNWWdZaj1rd-lv~V6GZ5eZdllMtgWJ6zFDuJeANVkVyKerd1WRmF9xQap4hPCpvXOz-1vxoVMeMIQMB-JltPxWMFxZojbECua~QkBULH0V~7fsr~0ndRBl94HKrBaEnIOZWsBe7yXpnvudaOy5Mn8s0MGeP6i2bY9k8Jf4bDbfbglbk1h-2lMeS1EjKOOTkXguo7sTZVq3kuVsbPoi0jxqdJjwRNz5Lma894erqH1ehT6q3iFfw8ntgv5iy12Sm4xayFv-j1dqBSIx4I~lMIRL1XXaf5CjfLa~nrElMQ0YblL8ShMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission considered a Chapter 61B notice of intent to sell 74 Gould Road, identified in the meeting as Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church, on March 5, 2025. The commission moved not to exercise any right to purchase the property and to notify the selectmen of that decision.

Commissioners conducted a roll call vote. Commissioner Gagner voted aye, Commissioner Jennings voted aye and Commissioner Cantwell voted aye. Commissioner McLamb abstained, citing a neighbor relationship. The motion carried with three ayes and one abstention.

No further discussion or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The Water‑Sewer Commission voted not to exercise a purchase right after the Town received a Chapter 61B notice for 74 Gould Road (St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church); one commissioner abstained because of a neighbor relationship.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480939,"Developer proposes private sewer extension; commission asks for flow estimates and drawings",1419,796000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691943-27498108432ad34c76859d1b568f44bf&start=796&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691943-27498108432ad34c76859d1b568f44bf/thumbnail_796000.jpg","/articles/6480939/Town-of-Charlton/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Developer-proposes-private-sewer-extension-commission-asks-for-flow-estimates-and-drawings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480939-92c699f1fb5735eac9e721d4f1be28a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011088&Signature=YeXG11wK0jnvxzlWTbP8WdqKT7myrVwcIqx3w3eejZ6o48nQvz5GpARbjgCzKCowuvC1uJ5hG69WKmCRFNufiWNtyeRmKqwZrEQtAiHn6P6bVrtOP-zI2XGqDI5snJCPfWCBz5bpKR3EMx-vwVabbiljauwhHvx1SfoHWLCMdsHXv034K7afr7fFiv271LVAxg2iTegoWs-rmFqxd4iLKWDKSCFCNzqJLsd7PRyERPoMq2SpjEybiJ1~0wFLfSp5zWraTP3FLv~UnqV51~5URyPfScOAsKHHVZr-jB7tj-1k6~2SdE1bddfpG97y4qwuJrR9AlDwX7s3FbRiUNQ36g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Charlton resident and developer identified in the meeting as Mister Blair asked the Water‑Sewer Commission on March 5 to consider a private sewer extension for a proposed subdivision, offering to either buy frontage on the town sewer line or construct a private line that would include stubs for neighboring properties.

Mister Blair described a plan to build a private sewer line that would remain private to the project and be maintained by a homeowners association. He said a full buildout of the subdivision would generate \"14,000 gallons a day\" and that individual four‑bedroom homes average about 200 gallons per day each, though he also discussed Title 5 peak‑flow calculations used for septic design. \"It's 14,000 gallons a day at full build out,\" Mister Blair said.

Commissioners requested technical information before considering the request. Chair Dave told Mister Blair to provide a written proposal that includes the requested gallons‑per‑day estimate, a breakdown between new flows and connections that might occur along the route, and a simple drawing showing the proposed alignment. Chair Dave said the commission would consult Vinny, the town sewer operator, and \"ask some initial questions of Vinnie\" and, if needed, consult consulting engineer Chris McClure.

Commissioner Russ noted a town planning threshold the commission uses for internal review: the project’s claimed flow \"is still over the 10,000 gallon per day that we have,\" and that figure will affect whether additional town review is required. Commissioners also raised equity concerns: sending out a 2024 letter had warned betterment payers that paying a betterment did not guarantee space in the town system. Commissioner Gagner asked about the impact on residents who previously paid betterments.

Mister Blair agreed to prepare the requested materials. The commission told him to submit study materials \"at least a week, 10 days prior to our next meeting\" for inclusion on the agenda; commissioners scheduled a follow‑up slot for the April 9 meeting.","A developer seeking to serve a proposed subdivision asked the commission to allow a private sewer extension and to accept purchased frontage or private construction; commissioners asked for projected gallons‑per‑day, a sketch, and review by the town engineer due before the next meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480944,"Charlton sewer plant reports equipment failures, caustic delay and extra wet‑well cleanings in January",497,109000,606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691943-27498108432ad34c76859d1b568f44bf&start=109&end=606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691943-27498108432ad34c76859d1b568f44bf/thumbnail_109000.jpg","/articles/6480944/Town-of-Charlton/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Charlton-sewer-plant-reports-equipment-failures-caustic-delay-and-extra-wetwell-cleanings-in-January","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480944-991088332ab80a3f76789acb5c2ac888/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011088&Signature=X8sKEmXeU6Kgo4v0ZSh~8-IL4SG0l4Tq6GdXzwyl2n3lSXDySi97HteND5PjKapPKKsCrc-raYy66Mlacl4erOtelhHtf6pAZEczKdbspB2fr7P2ZL24YFnDsbBR5dqibLEmLjn0Q3hnI0JTq9X6Aciu5JPFZRXw2I5FDrddcl7bUB2igIjSxvk9QXtZh099F6CjE8c6-me0TZx9hoQCv1bWz~agpvMvckXqd-keCaOnx0afIdDoavobhxZgw84N7OibhB4aO1uZeXrChdgMTalozKOhgPS8lIg0gcbbNQ3jtz-LUHMVmR5hwpUSbxudY5hC5fjv7Ti6nkQI8oRv6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Charlton Water‑Sewer Commission heard an operations report for January 2025 on March 5, 2025, that described multiple equipment failures, a short‑term chemical shortage and recurring wet‑well cleanings at several pump stations.

The report was delivered by Vinny, the town sewer operator. He said the plant staff — Zach Campbell, Mike Durocha and Amy Nossos — completed Veolia’s monthly inspection and implemented an expanded monthly and annual inspection program. \"Compliance for the month, the DMI was entered into the CDX on February 14 with no exceedances,\" Vinny said.

The report listed operations and maintenance work the plant performed. Staff and outside contractors removed a blockage in piping outside the headworks after repeated attempts to suction and blow the line; they also cleaned ferric spill containment and reinstalled a 700‑pound magnetic drum with outside assistance. Vinny noted preventive maintenance (PM) work: aeration blowers received PMs, new belts where needed, oil changes and greasing; the phosphax and alkalinity analyzers received PMs and calibrations; and the lab set up a new timed distiller for test water.

Equipment failures included a noncommunicating influent composite sampler head (a replacement was ordered and arrived the day of the meeting) and a flash‑tank motor whose gearbox had bad bearings. \"The motor and the gear drive were bad,\" Vinny said; crews borrowed a spare gear drive from another part of the COMAG system while the manufacturer ships a replacement.

A delayed delivery of caustic soda, used to maintain permitted pH, required staff to dose a temporary lime slurry. Vinny said the plant normally keeps about 20 days of caustic on site and \"we can go from 20 days to 0 days really quick if the usage is up.\" Cold weather had frozen tubing from the bulk tank on some days; crews insulated and heat‑wrapped piping to stop the freezes.

System events included multiple power outages in town that triggered checks of pump stations. The report said Old Worcester Road and North Starbridge Road pump stations experienced high‑level alarms caused by trash and debris buildups; contractors Flint’s and LaFleur were called to clean wet wells and troubleshoot controls. The Route 20 pump station — a wet well installed as part of an Amazon‑sponsored project — showed a surface biomass and heavy scum. Vinny said crews removed much of it but did not finish the job and expect quarterly cleanings going forward.

The plant sent eight loads of sludge to Cranston for disposal and received four totes of caustic. Vinny closed the report by inviting questions from commissioners.","Sewer staff told the Water‑Sewer Commission that January operations included multiple equipment failures, a delayed caustic delivery that required temporary lime dosing, and recurring wet‑well blockages requiring contractor cleanings; no permit exceedances were reported.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Charlton Water‑Sewer Commission, March 5, 2025

Charlton commission declines to exercise right on 74 Gould Road (St. Mark's Church) under Chapter 61B

Developer proposes private sewer extension; commission asks for flow estimates and drawings

Charlton sewer plant reports equipment failures, caustic delay and extra wet‑well cleanings in January