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Residents urge sieve testing after concerns about stone used in campground system

Northfield Board of Health · July 8, 2026
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Summary

Tom Walker told the Board he "does not believe the stone being used is legal" and Jim Holloway warned it could set a "dangerous precedent." Board members said three qualified engineers approved the system and agreed to pursue a sieve test.

During public comment the board heard concerns about material used at a campground's wastewater system. Tom Walker told the board he "does not believe the stone being used is legal" and said he does not believe the stone was double-washed. Jim Holloway said allowing the material could set a "dangerous precedent."

Board member David Balk said three qualified engineers had approved the system as installed, and Kathie Bridges said the stone looked acceptable to the engineers. Dan Gray recommended a sieve test for the campground system; Kathie agreed to discuss arranging testing with the relevant parties. The board did not record a formal enforcement action at this meeting.