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Residents raise water-system concerns; Selectboard asks DPW to follow up
Summary
Residents reported low water pressure at a Newton Street property and erosion around the East Side tank; the Town Manager said DPW would investigate and provide photos, and the minutes note the state will accept the town's water manual.
Two water-system concerns were raised at the Selectboard meeting on Sept. 23.
Resident Chris Turner reported a low water-pressure issue at his Newton Street home that he said has persisted for two years and caused property damage. Turner asked where the town's responsibility for the water line begins when individual curb stops are absent. The minutes record that the Town Manager will follow up with the Department of Public Works and note that DPW had previously tested pressure at the residence and at that time found the pressure to be good.
Separately, resident John Jozwiak raised concern about erosion behind the East Side water tank and asked the board to have DPW inspect and photograph the area. The Town Manager said she would arrange DPW review and photos.
Minutes also record that the town received a state letter indicating the state will accept the town's water manual; no further details or statutory citations were provided.
The minutes do not record a formal determination of responsibility for private vs. town-owned water lines, nor do they record any schedule for remedial work; both items were left for DPW follow-up.
