Public Works reports storm infiltration, repairs and several infrastructure projects

May 4, 2026

Public Works reported rain infiltration at the wastewater plant requiring auxiliary pumps for roughly three days, a repaired flowmeter, planned head-wall work at Prospect & Sixth, tree removals and decisions on cold patch procurement and mowing safety on Route 72.

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Public Works Supervisor Jim Stark told trustees that heavy rains in April caused infiltration and illegal sump pump connections that overloaded the wastewater plant, requiring auxiliary pumps to run for almost three days to prevent lagoon overflow and backups.

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