Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Environment And Testing topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Select board‑approved river testing to begin in June; DNK contract pending
Summary
The task force reported the select board approved funding for river water testing (June–October); staff said Chris and Paula are finalizing a contract with DNK so sampling can begin in June as planned, with a modest cost reduction contingent on a specific test exemption.
At the June 11 meeting members confirmed that the select board has approved funding for river water quality testing running June through October. Kate said Chris and Paula are finalizing a contract with DNK and "they should be able to start taking samples in June as planned." The group noted the quoted cost decrease of about $5,000 might be contingent on obtaining an exemption from a particular biota/aqua test; staff have asked DNK to confirm whether reduced scope explains the lower price.
Task force members treated the testing schedule as important to the project timeline. The results will inform environmental baseline conditions used in permitting and disposal‑site assessments; staff said they will circulate details of the contract and testing protocol once finalized.
