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Public works flags $1M well, Main Street sewer needs and generator concerns
Summary
Public Works reported a likely future $1 million well/tank project, a multi‑year program to replace galvanized household service lines, and questioned a previously proposed 350k generator, saying a 150k unit would be sufficient and much less costly.
Marcus from Public Works briefed the council on multiple infrastructure needs and ongoing projects.
He said the town may face a multi‑hundred‑thousand to roughly $1 million investment for a new well/tank in the next decade and flagged Main Street sewer‑line work as a particularly expensive, large‑scale project. Marcus reported repeated mainline breaks—"12 mainline breaks in 18 months"—and said the town is actively identifying galvanized residential service lines that may need replacement over several years; he noted he had contacted about 34–38 residents as part of that process.
On backup power, Marcus said the previously proposed 350k generator is larger and costlier than necessary and that a 150k generator should meet needs at far lower cost. "A 150 k generator will do the job plus 50%... a 3 50 k is 200 to $260,000, whereas a 150 is $85,000," he said, and described plans to solicit additional bids in spring procurement cycles.
He also described cemetery expansion needs, winterization tasks, snow‑plowing parameters and a request for gear and safety equipment for sewer work (air analyzers and harnesses). Marcus thanked park volunteers and said he will coordinate closely with parks and other departments during installation and construction.
Next steps: Public Works will continue design and procurement work; town staff will track mainline replacement priorities, solicit generator quotes and proceed with park construction sequencing as directed by council motions.
