Sewer Commission 03/12/2026

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A wastewater system is one of those public services everyone depends on and almost nobody sees. We open the March 12, 2026 meeting with quick approvals, then get into the real-world work of running a municipal sewer department: new sewer connections coming online, the sewer user billing timeline for the July through December cycle, and the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps operations organized and funded.

Next, we talk about resilience under pressure. A recent blizzard tested the crew, the fleet, and the pump stations, including equipment breakdowns and a rare power interruption. We share what went right, what could have gone wrong, and why staffing, preparation, and redundancy matter when roads are unsafe and the system still has to move flow every minute of the day. You’ll also hear a lighter moment around a long-awaited new truck finally arriving and what that does for day-to-day response.

The meeting then turns to capital planning and active construction: the FY27 sewer budget submission, the manhole lining project heading into quotes, and a detailed look at the Route 44 pump control upgrade. We explain why controls may go offline temporarily, how manual pump operation is managed safely, and what tools help staff monitor wet well levels during a high-stakes changeover. We close with updates on the Pine Street subdivision build-out and what new development means for sewer infrastructure planning.

If you care about public works, local government, wastewater operations, pump station reliability, or how infrastructure projects get done without drama, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, leave a review, and tell us: what’s the one infrastructure upgrade you wish your town would prioritize next?