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Residents complain Sea Fields construction is causing flooding and silt runoff; mayor says drainage plans exist but are not fully operational
Summary
Neighbors reported flooding and silt on roads and bike paths from Sea Fields construction; the mayor said he met the developer's team, that drainage plans were prepared, and that the town will keep pressure on the developer as engineers evaluate temporary and permanent measures.
Residents told the mayor they are experiencing flooding, silt runoff onto the bike path and road, and apparent failures of temporary drainage measures at the Sea Fields construction site.
"It's a mess," one resident said, describing heavy recent rains and soil and silt washing onto the bike path and road. Several residents asked what recourse the town has and whether the developer would install retaining walls or permanent drainage.
The mayor said he had met Sea Fields’ executive director and construction representatives, that they presented "elaborate drainage plans," and that some measures were scheduled to be implemented. He acknowledged the recent paving and heavy rains had exposed that temporary measures were not fully operational and said the town would continue the dialogue with the developer and engineers to resolve the problem.
Joy Miller, who raised the retaining-wall concern, said she did not believe the wall described at a previous meeting was intended to protect the park. The mayor replied that storm drains were installed but may not be fully functional yet and that engineers must assess whether more permanent work is necessary.
The mayor noted that certificates of occupancy and some permitting responsibilities rest with other jurisdictions and building authorities, and he said the town can communicate with those agencies while continuing to press Sea Fields’ team to address runoff during construction.
