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Selectman urges voters to back water, downtown and road projects in Plainville campaign remarks
Summary
A Plainville selectman and housing authority member used a public comment to press for new water infrastructure, downtown and road improvements, and fiscal restraint while urging residents to vote in the April 6 municipal election.
A Plainville selectman and member of the town housing authority urged residents to support candidates who prioritize water infrastructure, downtown repairs and fiscal responsibility in a public comment delivered at the meeting.
The speaker, who said he is running for office, emphasized water access and affordability, saying: "I am a water user. Okay? I use the water. I pay a water bill." He also called for a new water treatment plant and a new well, and asked town leaders to watch water and sewer costs so residents can afford service.
Why it matters: Plainville residents rely on municipal water and sewer systems for daily life and for local businesses; upgrades such as a treatment plant or well can require planning, permits and funding decisions that affect rates and budgets.
The speaker framed his remarks as part of a broader civic agenda. He praised King Phillip and Wood School for their contributions to education, invoked long-standing community ties and the volunteer-run Spirit of Plainville (a 501(c) founded by Maggie Clark) that organizes concerts and fireworks, and said local projects aimed at downtown revitalization and road repairs are under way.
On specific projects, the speaker said: "The new water treatment plant is on the way. The new TIP project is on the way down Route 1A and South Street to improve the road, to improve the downtown." He also referenced a downtown project involving "Jeff Kenny" and improvements to Route 152. The speaker did not provide funding sources, timelines or formal approvals for those projects during his remarks.
Fiscal message and turnout: Repeating a campaign theme, he said he was "running to be a fiscally responsible voice," arguing that careful municipal spending lets towns deliver services with taxpayer funds. He noted municipal elections often see low participation, saying "about 10% of the voting population will vote in a municipal election," and he urged residents to vote on April 6; he gave polling hours as 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the public safety building and shared a campaign website (andrewge.com) and Facebook as contact points.
What was not decided: The public comment recorded no motions, votes, or formal directives. The speaker outlined priorities and local projects but did not present budgets, vote counts, or final approvals in the meeting record.
The speaker closed by thanking listeners and expressing optimism about Plainville's future.
Selectman (the speaker) is also a member of the town housing authority, a detail he cited while describing his approach to stewardship and municipal service.
