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Somerset resident raises odor, flooding and pump‑noise concerns after sewer upgrade
Summary
During public comment, a Cherry Street resident told the board that a recent sewer upgrade left a subterranean chamber in front of her home causing sewer odor, standing water and a pump that activates daily; the board suggested a smell test and checking the pump.
Barbara Maggiacomo of 174 Cherry Street spoke during public comment at the June 3 meeting and said a subterranean chamber installed in front of her home during the recent sewer upgrade has produced sewer odor and water buildup at the bottom of the street since the project’s completion. She told the board the property is in a flood plain and that the engineering firm said the plan had been designed for properties in a flood zone.
"You can hear the pump come on at 4:00 p.m. daily," Maggiacomo said, and she voiced concern about the effect on her home’s value and her family’s quality of life.
Chairman Steven Cadorette suggested the board arrange a smell test and have the pump checked to identify any operational or safety issues. The transcript records no immediate remedial action or timeline beyond that suggestion.
Why it matters: resident complaints about odor, standing water and mechanical noise after sewer works can indicate design or operation issues that affect public health, property values and flood vulnerability. The board did not record a formal follow‑up schedule in the meeting minutes.
