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City solicitor seeks outside counsel for combined sewer overflow permitting and long-term control plan work

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Somerville—s City Solicitor asked the finance committee to approve retention of specialized outside counsel (Veral Dana LLP) to assist with legal review of reissued Deer Island discharge permit and the city—s combined sewer overflow long-term control plan update.

The finance committee recommended approval of a request from the City Solicitor to retain outside counsel, Veral Dana LLP, to advise the city on combined sewer overflow (CSO) control matters, including review of the reissued discharge permit for the Deer Island Treatment Plant and the city—s Long-Term Control Plan update.

City attorney Kathy Salkert introduced the item and Director…

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