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Facilities update: water monitoring, aging pump and intercom board among priorities; committee approves donations and facility uses
Summary
Facilities staff reported ongoing water monitoring (about 78,000 gallons processed), a rebuilt booster pump and a 23‑year‑old system under review for replacement, an intercom CPU board that must be replaced, and a generator rental charge approaching $25,000; the committee accepted listed donations and approved multiple facility‑use requests.
Facilities staff provided a broad operational update that covered recent repairs, system monitoring, capital needs and community facility requests.
Mr. Heenan reported that McClure Engineering is in week six of a monitoring study for the wastewater/treatment system and has processed approximately 78,000 gallons through the new system; weekly flows were discussed at about 13,000 gallons per week. He said the engineering team remains in contact with MassDEP and the town as it evaluates results.
The committee also discussed the district’s temporary generator rental: an email to stakeholders reminded members that the district is approaching its $25,000 rental responsibility and that the next invoice may exceed the district’s portion unless towns pay their share. Committee members agreed to track the generator and water funding while MassDEP and town approvals are pending.
On building systems, Mr. Heenan said an intercom CPU board failed during daylight‑savings programming and that replacement boards are hard to source; he recommended purchasing a board to extend the life of the current system while gathering quotes for a full replacement. He reported successfully rebuilding a leaking booster pump and noted the booster system is 23 years old; he is seeking quotes and grant opportunities (National Grid programs) to offset replacement costs.
Facilities also reported routine maintenance and repairs: a delivery that damaged a loading‑dock railing is expected to be covered by the vendor’s insurance; playground excavation has begun and Old Ty Play will install a new playground during April vacation provided weather cooperates; fence repairs and parking‑lot sweeping are scheduled for April vacation.
On consent items, the committee accepted a set of donations (examples: $1,000 for the middle‑school fall Scholastic book fair; $2,672.94 from Lifetouch to Millville Elementary; $2,396.60 from a fundraising event to support cheerleading) and approved several facility‑use requests: a Rex soccer summer camp (gym use, July 6–10; fee noted as $100), the FWHMS PTO adults‑only trivia fundraiser (May 15) and a youth league color run on June 20 (rain date the following Saturday). All listed motions passed by voice vote.
Committee members were advised to monitor capital timelines and funding sources for system replacements and to participate in upcoming community outreach on the school building project.
