Committee approves $750,000 for West Main sewer design work

The committee approved up to $750,000 to advance design and borings for a large sewer extension along West Main, a project public works described as roughly 9,000 feet that would tie in the middle school and other community parcels.

Public works said the design work would bring plans to roughly 60–75% complete, include geotechnical borings and topographic surveys, and give the town a clearer estimate of construction cost and funding options. Staff said engineering costs often run about 15% of construction and estimated engineering-only costs might be about $1,000,000 in that context; potential funding sources discussed included SRF loans, forgivable portions of SRF, grants and private contributions, and the committee asked for a future report with funding recommendations and betterment plans. The motion for $750,000 design funding passed on a voice vote.