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Board discusses Route 12 sewer extension, $12 million scope and reapplications
Summary
Town officials described a significant funding gap for Route 12 sewer expansion — roughly $12 million total with about $3 million currently secured — and said they are reapplying to USDA and EFC while pursuing state funding and political outreach.
Board and residents discussed the Route 12 sewer extension and its financing during the comprehensive-plan meeting. One attendee asked how far the sewer currently reaches and staff confirmed the line stops short of the project area; later an attendee asked, "How much left do you need for money?" and the reply was "12,000,000." The engineer and staff said about $3,000,000 has been secured and the project team is in reapplication with USDA and the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC).
Town engineering staff said the design is part of the grant and that the design and bidding process will include multiple submissions. Staff urged political outreach to local assembly and senate offices because grant programs are oversubscribed. The board noted the Route 12 sewer priority will be recorded in the plan and that public feedback on Route 12 sidewalks and lighting will be considered alongside sewer planning.
