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Charlton commission asks engineers to study sewer impact after developer seeks hookup for 168‑unit project
Summary
At its Aug. 6 meeting the Town of Charlton Water and Sewer Commission voted to ask staff to obtain formal, written quotes from two engineering firms to study whether a conceptual 168‑unit development between City Depot and Jay Davis Road can be accommodated by the town's sewer system. The developer estimated roughly 37,000 gallons per day; commissioners said they lack the studies and capacity accounting to decide tonight.
At the Water and Sewer Commission's Aug. 6, 2025 meeting, a developer seeking to tie a proposed 168‑unit residential development into Charlton's municipal sewer system prompted the commission to request formal engineering assessments before granting any connection approvals.
'My name is Michael Lassela' Michael Lassela, a professional engineer with Topperland Survey representing Rock Bay Realty, told the commission the project is in an early conceptual stage and that sewer demand would be roughly "37,000" gallons per day for the full build-out of about 168 units. He said the team sought preliminary guidance…
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