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Proctor residents press board over chronic low water pressure on Newton Street
Summary
Residents told the Selectboard they’ve had low water flow on Newton Street for years and cited a pressure spike on Labor Day; town officials said repairs on Williams and Patch Street were completed and an A&E inventory is pending.
Several Proctor residents told the Selectboard on Oct. 15 that homes on Newton Street have experienced chronically low water pressure for years, prompting the town to seek further investigation.
At the meeting, Chris Turner said he continues to have a water-flow problem at his Newton Street residence and that “a state organization” will inspect the pipes at his home on Oct. 24; Town Manager Judy Frazier asked that Turner share the inspection report with the town when it is available. Dan Blake said he has had low pressure for about three years, that he has since installed copper piping, and that on Labor Day a fitting blew and pressure reached 165 psi.
Resident John Jozwiak raised a related procedural question, saying his comments from the Sept. 23 meeting were not included in the minutes and asking about roadside mowing and paving-compression test results; DPW foreman Rob Cathcart answered the board’s questions and explained the Williams Street project.
The board later convened as the Board of Water Commissioners and reported that water-main problems on Williams and Patch Street have been repaired. Aldrich & Elliott completed a service-water inventory for the town; the inventory was listed as due Oct. 16, 2024.
The Town Manager will follow up on the forthcoming home inspection report and on any remaining service issues; residents who raised problems were recorded as wanting continued follow-up. No formal vote or policy change on Newton Street service was taken at the meeting.
