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Board hears update on septic design and state testing that could affect gym and firehouse plans
Summary
Staff presented septic design calculations and warned that changes to subsurface wastewater rules (Sept. 2023) and a 300‑foot well‑setback could require annual or more frequent state testing and limit siting on town property; the board is awaiting state direction before final design.
Town staff reported that the design team has completed calculations for a septic system serving the lower property (the small firehouse and gym) but that the town must await state guidance because the property is within regulatory distance of existing wells.
The presenter noted the subsurface wastewater rules changed in September 2023, and because the site is within about 300 feet of wells the state may require annual testing or other conditions. Staff said some existing fields will not be grandfathered if they fail, which could require the town to oversize a system to serve multiple buildings and to plan for state testing requirements. The board discussed possible alternative locations on town‑owned land, including a parcel to the rear, and asked staff to report back after receiving official direction from the state.
No formal decision or contract award was made; design remains conditional on state requirements and testing frequency.
