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Public debate over sewer-connection inspection law: who pays for laterals?
Summary
Residents and officials debated a proposed change to the town’s sewer connection inspection law Jan. 13, with many asking why Cheektowaga would fund private lateral repairs and whether work should be performed by town crews or subcontractors; speakers asked for a delay to gather more data.
A proposed amendment to the town sewer connection inspection law drew extensive public comment and technical questions at the Jan. 13 meeting.
Tony Felipski, one of the evening’s speakers, said the draft change would align the town with neighboring municipalities and Erie County practice by clarifying who is responsible for lateral connections.…
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