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Resident urges commissioners to reconsider Fall River connection, cites citizen petitions
Summary
During public comment, resident Elizabeth Paskowski said she and others oppose the planned sewer upgrades, referenced two Citizens Petitions for Town Meeting, and said she will continue to press for the Fall River option; she also said Paul Ferland provided a quote refuting Clerk Lima’s CSO concern about Fall River.
During the public‑comment period of the May 20, 2026 meeting, Elizabeth Paskowski of 347 North Street addressed the Board, telling commissioners she does not understand why opposition to the sewer upgrades "continues to be ignored." She said two Citizens Petitions for Town Meeting, cowritten by Somerset residents John Silva and Steve Nassiff, reflect residents’ ideas and that she hopes the petitions pass. "If they do not pass, I will not stop fighting for the Fall River idea to be given a fair chance," Paskowski said.
Paskowski also said she had a direct quote from Paul Ferland that she said refuted Clerk Robert E. Lima’s earlier presentation that Fall River's combined sewer overflow (CSO) problem was the Board’s number‑one concern with that connection. The transcript records her assertion that Ferland’s quote contradicts Clerk Lima’s characterization but does not include Ferland’s text or a response from the clerk or other Board members.
The Board did not take action on regionalization or Fall River options at the meeting; Clerk Lima later asked for members' comments on Wright‑Pierce's regionalization study final report so the Board can consolidate feedback. Paskowski’s remarks are on record for Town Meeting consideration and for any future agenda items addressing regionalization or alternative connections.
