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Board requests water‑flow data, workshop on century‑old water district agreement
Summary
The Select Board discussed terminating a 1915 agreement with the Rumford & Mexico Water District, noting the town pays $355,000 annually and maintains over 200 hydrants; the board requested water-flow information and a workshop with the water district.
Chief Reed briefed the board on the 1915 agreement between Rumford Falls Village Corporation and the Rumford & Mexico Water District, noting it was signed more than 109 years ago. "At present we have over 200 hydrants," Reed said, and the town pays $355,000 per year to the water district. Reed added that he contacted surrounding towns where water districts clear hydrants in winter and asked whether a different arrangement would be possible.
After discussion, Brennick motioned and the board voted 5-0 to request water-flow data and schedule a workshop with the Water District to discuss the historical agreement and options for hydrant maintenance and operational costs. The motion is procedural and directed staff to pursue information before any termination action.
