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Rutland Town to investigate recurring sewer blockages near Route 7; engineer design recommended
Summary
Road commissioner reported repeated sewer plugs near the Days Inn/Route 7 corridor, including large bottles and debris recovered from manholes. The board authorized staff to pursue engineering designs and business site visits; a rough repair estimate was described by staff as in the 'couple hundred thousand' range.
Town Road Commissioner Dave Sears told the Rutland Town Select Board on Nov. 19 that crews have repeatedly found large containers, Styrofoam and other debris causing recurring sewer plugs on the south end of town near the Days Inn and Route 7 corridor. Sears said field inspections turned up evidence suggesting materials are entering the system near commercial properties and recommended coordinated…
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