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North Brookfield approves letter seeking federal funds to replace failing wastewater clarifiers
Summary
The Select Board approved a letter of support to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office so the town can apply for congressionally directed spending and related grants to replace two aging clarifiers at the wastewater treatment plant; estimated project cost is $1.5–$2 million with an expected 25% local match.
The Town of North Brookfield Select Board voted to approve and sign a letter of support to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office so the town can submit applications seeking federal congressionally directed spending and related grant funds for repairs at the municipal wastewater treatment plant.
The request centers on two secondary clarifiers — large circular tanks that separate solids from treated water — that the town says are roughly 35 years old and in failing condition. "They're both about 35 years old," the town's wastewater superintendent, Eric, said, and one clarifier currently has a "blown oil seal" and is "leaking oil." Eric told the board the clarifiers’ drive and gear mechanisms are rusting and near…
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