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March 2, 2009
Special Session 6:00 pm
Mr. Riley, Ms. Burns, Mr. Rabuffo
The Board voted by roll call vote to go into executive session for purpose of collective bargaining and discussion of pending litigation. The Board will return to open session at approximately 9 pm.
Mr. Rabuffo – yes
Ms. Burns – yes
Mr. Riley - yes
9:00 pm - The Board resumed open session.
Mr. Asher said reported that at last year’s Annual Town Meeting the Sewer Commission was granted $380,000 of borrowing authorization for the Mill Street pumping station. The Sewer Commission was able to have the necessary work performed for under $300,000 and was able to fund this project from I & I moneys therefore the borrowing was unnecessary. There is no need for borrowing to complete the project the Sewer Commission has suggested that the authorization to borrow be rescinded.
Voted - to support the article as written.
Sewer Construction – Thaxter Street
Six residents of Thaxter Street petitioned the Sewer Commission to extend the sewer line to serve properties with failing septic systems and those that cannot meet Title 5 requirements. Mr. Salerno advised that estimates had been obtained and the proposed extension is likely to cost $150,000 - $200,000. To be cautious he has requested $220,000 borrowing authorization. The cost of the project will be funded through betterments. Mr. Riley noted that there is a significant amount of ledge in this area and that the Commission should be certain that there is sufficient money to deal with any contingencies.
Voted - to support the Thaxter Street sewer construction article as written.
Sewer Construction – Central Street
Mr. Salerno said five residents had petitioned to extend sewer along the section of Central Street between South and Elm Streets. The lots in this area are small and the property owners are unable to add on to their homes without relocating the septic systems. There is not sufficient space on these lots to do that. In September of 2007 the Board of Selectmen approved a grant of location for a 60’ extension of the sewer line. Four of the property owners expended $12,000 for this extension. All seven of the residents will share the cost of the proposed extension. This money will be recouped through a betterment. Expected costs are between $65,000 to $125,000.
Voted - to support the Central Street sewer construction article as written.
The Board voted, by roll call vote, to adjourn to executive session to discuss real estate.
Mr. Rabuffo – yes
Ms. Burns – yes
Mr. Riley – yes
Open session adjourned 9:45 pm.
Betty Foley, Assistant Town Administrator