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Groveland board approves sewer and water projects, authorizes $10,000 for James Street materials
Summary
The Groveland water board conditionally approved a private sewer force main for 16 Nelson Street, approved plans for two duplexes at 166 Main Street, authorized up to $10,000 for James Street pipe purchases, and signed off on lead-service-line field-investigation paperwork.
The Groveland water board approved several infrastructure items during the meeting, including conditional approval of a private sewer force main at 16 Nelson Street, approval of plans for two duplexes at 166 Main Street, and authorization to spend up to $10,000 for pipe to replace an undersized main on James Street.
On 16 Nelson Street, the owner (Brad) proposed running a sewer force main from a metal storage/garage building down Sewell Street and tying into an existing sewer manhole. Staff said the plan is under peer review by Apex (due to pumps and force-main details) and recommended conditional approval pending peer-review comments and Collins' discretion to return the plan to the board. The board voted to approve the plan on that condition.
For 166 Main Street, staff explained the lot split and plans to extend sewer about 80 feet down Balch Ave to serve two duplex units, and clarified that the new owner will owe system-development fees for the new ties. The board approved the submitted plans.
On James Street, the superintendent described a plan to connect an 8-inch main to an undersized 2-inch pipe, add a fire hydrant and improve water flow. A contractor agreed to pay installation costs if the town supplies pipe material; the board authorized staff to spend up to $10,000 to buy materials and supervise installation.
The board also noted the only item to sign was the lead-service-line field-investigation agreement tied to the potholing program discussed earlier in the meeting; staff indicated that agreement had been provided for signature. The board approved minutes from May 19, 2026 (with a correction to how an abstention was recorded) and set the next meeting date.
Votes at a glance: - Conditional approval: 16 Nelson Street private sewer force main (motion approved; conditional pending Apex peer review). - Approved: 166 Main Street duplex sewer extension and plans (motion approved). - Authorized: up to $10,000 for James Street pipe purchase (motion approved). - Contract/agreement: lead service-line field-investigation agreement presented for signature.
The transcript records motions, seconds and "all in favor" calls for these items but does not record a detailed roll-call tally for each vote in the public transcript.
