Commission discusses feasibility of public water for town center amid septic concerns

Commissioners discussed whether the survey should ask residents whether the town should pay for or study a public water-supply system for the center of town. Several participants expressed concern about contamination from septic systems and said a public water supply could reduce well contamination, though they acknowledged costs could be large. "The problem with the septic systems is that they're contaminating the wells," one resident said.

The group agreed the question should be clearer about costs and the study's scope; presenters and commissioners suggested wording changes to clarify that a feasibility study would not be free and to provide a rough indication that the expense could be significant. Some attendees noted that if environmental or health risks were found, state action could require town remediation at cost.