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Select Board pushes wastewater planning: TWMP submission and engineering for phase 1 sewer work
Summary
The board discussed finalizing the Targeted Watershed Management Plan for submission to MassDEP and completing engineering for phase 1 of a sewer project so the town can compete for state and federal infrastructure funding; members stressed community engagement and possible intermunicipal agreements.
The Wellfleet Select Board discussed advancing its watershed/TWMP work and completing engineering for phase 1 of a sewer program so the town will be ready to apply for state and federal infrastructure grants. Board members emphasized the need for community engagement early in the process and for consultant contracts and engineering to be in place prior to major grant applications.
Members also debated whether an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) with neighboring towns is required for application or advisable when shared watershed responsibilities exist; staff said DEP had recommended regional agreements in many cases but they are not strictly required for submitting the TWMP. The board asked for a clear timeline for consultant deliverables, a plan for community outreach and an estimate of engineering costs to present before asking for capital funds at Town Meeting.
