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Aroma Joe’s water and sewer tie‑in in Hillsborough awaits recorded easement and test records, commissioners say
Summary
Fieldstone Land Consultants asked to connect an Aroma Joe’s to recently installed workforce‑housing mains before paving; commissioners required a recorded utility easement, UTS test/DVD results and GPS red‑lined plans and said on‑site taps need 48 hours' notice.
Chad Branon of Fieldstone Land Consultants asked the Hillsborough Water & Sewer Commission on Sept. 24 to allow water and sewer connections for a proposed Aroma Joe’s shop to the newly installed mains serving a nearby workforce‑housing development. Commissioners agreed the curb stop must be located within the public right‑of‑way behind the sidewalk and said they will authorize the connection only after a completed, signed and recorded utility easement and receipt of required test documentation.
Branon said the developer hopes the connection can be made before the development road is paved; commissioners cautioned that all required pressure testing and manhole inspections must be documented. Water Operator Cody Boisvert confirmed that pressure testing of the mains and manholes was completed and passed in the presence of town staff, but the Commission asked that Underground Testing & Services, LLC provide the complete test/DVD results and that the contractor submit GPS red‑lined plans from Berg Contracting and Construction. Branon said he will forward those documents when he receives them.
Penny Griffin, Water and Sewer Administrator, told Branon the Commission had received a draft utility easement that day and forwarded it to the Commission attorney for review. Commissioners said authorization to make physical taps and connections will follow recording of the easement with the Registry of Deeds; they also reminded the applicant that water and sewer personnel require a minimum 48 hours' notice to be on site for taps and inspections.
The Commission reiterated an application condition that Aroma Joe’s install an automatic grease trap; Branon said the architectural plans that will include the grease‑trap specification have not yet been received. Commissioners also noted Branon may return with the developer to discuss fees if the developer installs utilities as part of a possible Phase 2 of the Avanru project.
The Commission did not vote to authorize the connection at the Sept. 24 meeting; it set recordation of the easement and submission of test documentation as prerequisites to approval.
