- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/8/24
- 10/09/2024
- 96 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners meeting on October 8th was marked by discussions on budget considerations, the opening of a new treatment plant, and plans for a celebration to mark the town’s achievements. The board focused on ensuring financial transparency while addressing operational needs and public communications.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/9/24
- 09/11/2024
- 82 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners convened on September 9, 2024, to address resident complaints about water discoloration, financial oversight of the new water treatment plant, and operational protocols.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/8/24
- 08/09/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners convened on August 8, 2024, to address escalating vandalism at the well site, ultimately deciding to install a $220,000 fence to enhance security.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/10/24
- 06/25/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners recently convened to discuss issues concerning the town’s water system, with a major focus on the financial and legal aspects of homeowners connecting to the system due to PFOA contamination concerns. The board considered waiving system development charges for existing homes, debated the legalities of potential liens for payment plans, and discussed the water department’s role in assisting with service line installations.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/13/24
- 05/14/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners convened on May 13, 2024, to discuss a range of issues affecting the local water supply, with the most contentious topic being the ethical implications of allocating lawsuit funds from companies involved in chemical contamination. The board is anticipating significant payouts over the next 13 years, which are earmarked primarily for the long-term operation and maintenance of the filters. Commissioners debated the best investment strategies for these funds and the potential increase in costs as more systems become operational. Despite reservations, the potential benefits for water takers and the maintenance costs were acknowledged.