The Southborough Board of Health voted to approve a variance request and septic plan for 6 Brook Lane on Dec. 23, 2025, after hearing from the project's engineer and town staff. Presenters said the property is constrained, that the existing system includes a cesspool and a leach pit with an overflow to a wetland, and that the proposed plan is the best feasible option short of installing a tight tank.

Dennis and Vito of the project team said all testing "was done according to Title 5" and that the design includes a nitrogen-reduction treatment component. The presenters said the design requires a maintenance contract and annual monitoring; the maintenance contract will be submitted to the Board of Health and hard copies will be kept in the property file. "At least you have some ongoing accountability, that that system's at least functioning as it should be," one engineer said about the maintenance requirement.

The board asked how the system will be monitored and how the town will track the annual reports; staff said reports will be stamped, scanned and saved to the town drive and that the board will contact the homeowner if a report is not received. The presenters said the Department of Conservation and Recreation had reviewed the project and is "in concert" with the proposed protection of the water supply.

The board moved, seconded and approved the variance request subject to the submission of the yearly maintenance plan and as-built plans after project completion. The motion carried by voice vote with the members present.

The board did not identify a change to the house itself; the work is limited to the septic system. The project team said they hoped to complete construction before spring because of groundwater conditions.