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Town hears staff report on water/sewer work and DES funding options for lagoon closure
Summary
Staff reported recent water/sewer sampling, a Hud Road connection and possible DES funding for lagoon closure and pump/power upgrades; officials said awards and exact amounts are unknown and that loan forgiveness is possible if conditions are met.
Staff member (Speaker 5) updated the board on water and sewer operations, noting recent bacteria sampling, a connection to Hud Road and a DES site visit that could lead to grant or low-interest loan funding for infrastructure projects including lagoon closure and pump-station upgrades.
"If we replace everything at Baker pump station like we did over here on Main Street plus some solar generator, they would cover a portion of that," Staff member (Speaker 5) said, adding that the program's award size is not exact and that past awards have covered a portion of project costs. On loan forgiveness, Staff member (Speaker 5) said, "If we follow all the steps, they forgive the full amount so it ends up being no cost to us." Board members emphasized the need to be approved by the town before accepting DES funding and discussed timing tied to funding announcements.
The staff report also mentioned procurement steps (VFDs and quotes) and potential application cycles (applications to be available with an April release and June awards), with follow-up work planned during the budget season. Members asked staff to gather quotes and prepare applications if the town wants to pursue DES funding.
