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Princeton approves joining regional water-sewer feasibility study, agrees to up to $2,500 share
Summary
The board approved a resolution to join a multi-municipal feasibility study on merger and regionalization of water and sewer services, authorized up to $2,500 from town funds as a maximum contribution toward the grant application, and directed staff to submit materials for a State Water Infrastructure Authority grant.
The Princeton Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 on Sept. 8 to join a proposed merger, regionalization and feasibility study for water and sewer services and to authorize a town contribution of up to $2,500 to support the application process.
Mayor Stacy G. Johnson and staff described the study as an initial step to pursue grant funding from the State Water Infrastructure Authority to support formation of a regional authority. The engineering firm identified in meeting materials (appearing in the packet variously as "Fulton and Maine" and "Bolton and Main" in the board discussion) will prepare the draft application and submit it on behalf of participating municipalities. The grant program and application require a council resolution and supporting documentation; staff said the application deadline and a rapid submission timeline prompted the request for action at this meeting.
The study's scope includes a kickoff meeting and information gathering, preparation of a draft application, application submittal and grant administration. Staff explained that the program would provide up to $50,000 per participating municipality for feasibility work if the application is successful; the cost of preparing the application will be split among participating towns with Princeton's maximum share capped at $2,500. Staff said the town's actual share could be lower depending on the final number of municipalities that sign onto the application.
Mayor Stacy G. Johnson framed the vote as a forward-looking step. "We need to form an authority so we can go after more seed money," she said, adding that participating municipalities would retain a seat at the table as regional planning and water sourcing evolve. Staff noted the study is timed with county and regional conversations about water sourcing and future capacity needs.
Commissioners approved the resolution and directed staff to provide required application documentation (including entity IDs, authorized representative details and a council resolution date) and to cooperate with the engineering team to meet the grant submittal timeline. The motion passed unanimously.
