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Hubbardston board approves minutes, reviews septic and well‑testing costs and local permits
Summary
The board approved Feb. 24 minutes, reviewed a water report for Briwood Town Homes, considered permit paperwork for Ladybug/Feather Acre Farms, and agreed to add an increased well‑testing cost into the 2026 budget pending a field inspection of a problematic well.
The Hubbardston Board of Health approved minutes from its Feb. 24 meeting and reviewed multiple permit and testing items at its March 10 session.
A water‑completion report for Briwood Town Homes was reviewed and accepted as satisfactory, though a submitted form carried a forward‑dated signature (listed as 3/16). The board also reviewed two permit applications, including paperwork for Ladybug Farm (noted in the packet as Feather Acre Farms) and related retesting documentation.
Board members discussed a problematic well that has not been regularly tested. The chair said the board will schedule a field visit to inspect the well and agreed to include an increased testing fee (stated in discussion as 7,120) in the 2026 budget so testing can continue. No formal action was taken beyond adding the amount to the budget planning list.
Why it matters: Title V inspections, percolation testing and well completions affect septic approvals and potable‑water safety for properties in town; fee increases affect the board’s budget and residents who pay for tests or permits.
Other administrative items included a short review of the permit packet and a request that staff improve visibility of kitchen‑permit receipts and other records in the packet.
Next steps: The board will conduct a site visit to the problematic well, follow up with staff to finalize fee estimates for the finance committee, and return the permit paperwork for any required signatures.
