Glocester authorizes RME agreement and insurance amendments to keep Chepachet village septic projects on schedule

Aug 7, 2026

Council authorized signing a Responsible Management Entity agreement with the RI Rural Water Association, removed a pollution-liability insurance requirement that stalled bids, and approved reimbursements for installers who bought new coverage in the past 12 months to keep the Chapaget/ Chepachet Village septic improvement projects moving.

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The Glocester Town Council on Aug. 6 authorized the town council president to sign a Responsible Management Entity (RME) service agreement with the Rhode Island Rural Water Association for the Chepachet Village septic improvement program (term 09/01/2026' 08/31/2029). Town Planner Karen Scott told council the RME will assist participating property owners with long-term operation and maintenance and that the town will pay the first three years of membership for participating properties using grant funds.

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