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Commissioners hear plant upgrades, staffing changes and contamination concerns near Merrimack River plant

5968689 · July 24, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported fiscal-year financials, staffing promotions, upcoming projects at Lakeland and Merrimack River plants, and state contact regarding suspected PFOA contamination near a collector well; no formal votes were taken on those operational items.

Staff provided operational updates at the July 24 Board of Water Commissioners meeting, reporting year-to-date financials, new hires and promotions, project schedules for two treatment plants, and ongoing work to investigate contamination near a collector well.

Finance and staffing: Finance staff reported operating revenue at about 99.6% of budget for the 12th month ended in June and operating divisions near expected expense levels. The board introduced Mark Bork as the new deputy director of water distribution and announced James Lavakia as the distribution manager. Open positions include a watershed maintenance worker, a utility inspector and an Engineer III vacancy…

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