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Water test over limit at 48 Scantec Road prompts planned hookup and water commission turnover
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Summary
Town officials reported elevated test results at 48 Scantec Road and discussed options to correct the exceedance, including a town‑level hookup or individual remedies. The board accepted a resignation from a water commissioner and discussed advertising for a replacement.
The Select Board received a report March 17 that routine water testing at 48 Scantec Road exceeded a mandated limit and that the town must act to bring the supply into compliance.
Officials told the board the options include hooking the affected property into an awarded bid for a corrective connection or providing individual solutions similar to prior cases. Staff said they were awaiting a contractor quote and noted procurement rules could apply depending on the price: if the required work falls between certain dollar thresholds it would require multiple quotes, while larger procurements call for formal written responses (the discussion referenced the town’s procurement thresholds and the need to follow them when obtaining quotes).
The water commission will work with the town administrator and the water operator to review quotes and determine the procurement path. Board members also discussed buying a spare water meter for future use.
Separately, the board accepted the resignation of Craig from the Water Commission, thanked him for service including test‑pit work, and voted to accept the resignation. The board asked staff to advertise the vacancy.
