Water Board Approves New Source Investigations, Addresses Staffing
Water Board Commissioners approve new source investigations and staffing solutions. In its August 6 meeting, the board approved additional investigations on a South Street fire road to identify potential new water supply sources, including test pit digging. Superintendent J. Federico will
Board of Water Commissioners · Meeting of August 6, 2026
NORWELL — Water Board Commissioners approve new source investigations and staffing solutions. In its August 6 meeting, the board approved additional investigations on a South Street fire road to identify potential new water supply sources, including test pit digging. Superintendent J.
Federico will investigate re-funding a staffing position eliminated in the recent budget process to provide coverage for an employee's medical leave and train a successor retiring next summer. Sub-surface investigations are beginning this month at the Washington Street Water Treatment Plant. Board members took water rate comparison and customer usage data under advisement for future rate discussions.
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Source: the Board of Water Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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