Members reported that engineering work and a letter of intent are being prepared to pursue grant funding for a pressure‑relief valve (PRV) project at Snug Harbor (Oyster Pond culvert) and related culvert repair.

Speaker 7 said the committee has discussed the idea with Isotec and that Isotec is preparing cost numbers; Speaker 7 stated they will move ahead with a letter of intent and, if invited, submit a full proposal. The committee noted a grant application deadline in mid‑January and will seek Select Board consent to place the item on a consent agenda so the town can apply.

The group discussed likely site options: a right‑of‑way inland of Nashawina Road that offers more immediate access but potential private‑property issues, and a bike‑path corridor that could avoid wetlands encroachment but sits farther from the harbor. Speakers emphasized regulatory and access constraints because the right‑of‑way is Commonwealth land and because wetlands and private property create permitting questions.

"So it seems like we're gonna move ahead with the letter of intent, and see how that goes if we're invited to a full proposal," Speaker 7 said, noting that Speaker Steve Rafferty had requested Select Board consent to apply. Committee members also suggested seeking modest financial support from local partners if necessary.

Next step: Staff will seek placement on a Select Board consent agenda in early January to obtain authorization to apply by the stated deadline and will continue developing cost estimates and site‑access plans for the grant application.