During the meeting, the Task Force discussed updates to their outreach presentation, which is an effort to inform residents about stormwater issues and what they can do to help. The presentation has been revised, with an appendix of additional information now available to Task Force members via email. A portion of the presentation appears to be dedicated to what residents can do in collaboration with the town if they have water issues. One member has been researching weather patterns to contribute to the content of the presentation.

Another topic was the Task Force’s interaction with the School Committee regarding a stormwater demonstration Best Management Practices (BMP) project at the middle/high school. A Task Force member attended a School Committee meeting and presented the project, which led to a series of questions from the Committee. These questions were addressed in a Q&A format, with some answers provided by a consulting agency, and others still pending clarification, such as the specific benefits of using big blue stem in the rain garden. The discussion revealed that the project aims to address stormwater management and the plant selection is based on their suitability for such an environment.

There was also a brief mention of a potential presentation to the select board regarding the stormwater utility and its benefits. However, the Task Force decided to wait until after the town meeting and elections before proceeding, to ensure the involvement of the newly elected officials.