Board sets March testing and May replacement deadlines after Title 5 failure at 155 Maple

Feb 6, 2026

After a failed Title 5 inspection, the Sherborn Board of Health required soil testing by the end of March 2026 and set a goal to install a replacement septic system by the end of May 2026, subject to weather-related delays and board review if benchmarks are missed.

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Agent Mark told the board that a Title 5 inspection at 155 Maple failed in December, and he recommended a schedule for remediation to meet state replacement requirements. Mark outlined a plan that would have soil testing completed by the end of March, a septic plan designed in April, and installation by May, noting weather or scheduling could necessitate adjustments.

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