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Plaistow board approves next-phase PFAS investigation at public-safety complex; Sanborn proposal funded $6,775
Summary
The Plaistow Board of Selectmen voted to accept a Sanborn Head proposal and fund the next-stage work required by New Hampshire DES: a remedial-alternative/feasibility step and schedule for supplemental site investigation related to PFAS near the public-safety complex. The board authorized $6,775 to proceed.
The Plaistow Board of Selectmen voted on March 24 to approve a Sanborn Head scope and budget of $6,775 to meet New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) requirements for supplemental site investigation at the town's public-safety complex.
Greg (town staff) summarized the history: DES requested a supplemental site investigation in February 2022 after earlier sampling detected PFAS/PFOA near the Fire Department/Public-Safety Complex. Sanborn prepared an initial report that DES has reviewed; DES concurred with many findings but required additional work, including a remedial-alternative analysis and feasibility evaluation. DES also requested a schedule for the work and further detail on stormwater management and potential groundwater-management-permit needs.
Greg said Sanborn provided a 10-page proposal to complete the next step and to meet with DES to clarify a few findings that surprised the town. The board discussed timing and budgeting; town staff said the town could fit the $6,775 estimate within existing contingency funds and that if later phases require larger appropriations, the town could seek funding through the normal budget cycle.
A motion to approve the Sanborn Head plan and the $6,775 budget passed with selectmen voting in favor. The board directed staff to submit the required schedule to DES within the 60-day timeline stated in DES's letter and to report any additional budget needs in the next budget cycle if further work is required.
