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Homeowner raises hardship of a private cesspool near English Brook; commission offers follow-up
Summary
A homeowner described having a private cesspool measured at 55 feet from English Brook and asked whether the commission or town could assist; commissioners offered a private follow-up to explore options but did not commit to a remedy at the meeting.
During public comment, a resident (speaker 1) described a private cesspool near English Brook that was measured at 55 feet from the high-water mark and asked whether the commission or town had options to help avoid an expensive replacement or sewer extension.
The resident said the property was taxed and used as a three-season camp and described financial hardship and limited room on the lot to install an alternative system. "I have a cesspool... it's it was measured by Dave Hatton to be 55 feet from the high water mark of English Brook," the resident said, adding that the town had no plans to extend sewer in that area.
Chair and staff responded that they had heard the concerns before and offered to meet privately with the resident and town officials to explore options. The commission did not commit to a specific program or funding at the meeting; staff recorded the comment for follow up.
