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New owner disputes cause of sewer damage; town to review $13,00024$15,000 contractor bill
Summary
A contractor found root intrusion affecting the town main near 57 Colby; contractors billed the homeowner $13,00024$15,000 and reported the roots initiated in the town line, while town staff had earlier believed the problem began in the private lateral; Tim Stevens said the town has contacted legal counsel and will review the bill.
The board reviewed a sewer-service dispute involving 57 Colby Street. Matthew Brousseau, the new owner, said contractor Rowles completed work after sewer outages; Rowles reported the root ball originated in the town main line and billed for work totaling about $13,00024$15,000. Town Manager Tim Stevens said initial staff reports indicated the root intrusion had begun in the private lateral, and he has contacted legal counsel while the town reviews responsibility for the work.
Board members asked staff to clarify the town's contractual authority for repair authorization and to confirm whether the contractor had clear direction to bill the town. Tim said he has called legal counsel and the town will determine responsibility after reviewing the contractor's records and the town27s documentation.
