Ocean Ridge flags $2M water-main phase and awaits state appropriation

Jun 2, 2026

Commissioners reviewed a $2,000,000 allocation for a water-main phase (staff estimates $1.7–$1.9M actual cost) and discussed a state appropriation request that was reduced from $600,000 to $300,000; staff warned a governor veto could delay the project to 2028 and recommended contingency planning.

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The commission reviewed capital project priorities and a proposed $2,000,000 allocation for a water-main phase that would extend from Town Hall to connect with existing Phase 1 work. Moderator said staff anticipates actual costs between $1.7M and $1.9M and noted the town requested a state appropriation initially for $600,000 that had been reduced to $300,000 in recent legislative action.

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