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Town updates: lead-service replacement meeting set, AMI meter rollout underway; fire‑pit rules to be clarified
Summary
Officials announced a lead service-line replacement outreach meeting for Sept. 25, described an AMI meter replacement program with gateways being installed this week (3–4 month townwide rollout), and agreed to return with clarified code language on permitted fire pits after resident questions.
Staff reported several operational items and public-engagement opportunities. Public works said a lead service-line replacement event will be held Sept. 25 at Buckingham Elementary (6 p.m.) targeting William, Broad and Bay Streets; the town will distribute door flyers and collect signatures as part of the program launch.
Utilities staff described an AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) meter replacement program that has already installed about 198 meters downtown. Gateways that allow meters to communicate are scheduled for installation this week; staff estimated a 3–4 month timeframe to complete meter replacement townwide once gateways are operational and noted remote disconnect capability is already in limited use.
In public comment, multiple residents asked whether fire pits are permitted. Fire and code staff said portable residential fire pits are commonly permitted but open burning and trash/yard-waste burning are prohibited; staff agreed to return to the next meeting with clearer code language and permit guidance to avoid enforcement confusion.
Next steps: staff to hold the Sept. 25 lead-service outreach session, finish gateway installations and circulate a meter-install schedule, and return with clarified language on outdoor burning and fire pits at the next meeting.
