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Neighbor raises well-contamination concern after Blackstone board reviews septic setback variance for 159 Lake Shore Drive
Summary
The Town of Blackstone Board of Health reviewed a variance request for a septic system at 159 Lake Shore Drive after staff said the lot constraints require reduced setbacks; a nearby homeowner said her well is about 51–52 feet downhill from the proposed system and asked what guarantees exist against contamination. The board scheduled a follow-up review on Jan. 7.
The Town of Blackstone Board of Health reviewed a variance request for setbacks at 159 Lake Shore Drive and scheduled a follow-up review after a nearby resident raised water-supply concerns.
Health staff said the town’s reviewer, Steve Donatelli, approved the variance request largely because of the lot’s small size and the close location of the existing on-site systems. The owner (identified in the meeting only as “Mr. Erickson”) was present for the discussion.
Neighbor Linda Dillon, who…
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