Sewer commissioners unanimously approve wastewater plant land-lease proposal for the 2026 fall town meeting. The Board voted 4-0 to advance an article authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to lease approximately seven acres of treatment plant grounds at 6 Tony's Lane for up to 30 years. The
Sewer board backs $111,000 state-funded vulnerability study. The Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously approved a $111,000 Professional Services Agreement with GHD for a Sewer Vulnerability Study due by June 30, 2027, with 90 percent funding from a Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
Sewer board advances two major pump-station projects, schedules governance review. Board members heard updates on the Narrows/Sandwich Road project, which includes three phases and is expected to receive Sustainable Reserve Fund decision by mid-January. Discussion turned to evaluating the Kennedy
Wareham sewer board approves $3.7M budget despite shortfall. The Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously adopted the first-half fiscal 2027 sewer usage commitment of $3,686,459.19 despite an $800,000 anticipated shortfall that will be covered through Reserve Funds. WPCF Director Scott Kraihanzel
Sewer Commissioners reviewed engineering progress on the Narrows Force Main project facing a July 24 SRF application deadline. EDR consultant Russ Kleekamp presented updates on base mapping and geotechnical surveys, with design work continuing on Phases II and III. If selected for SRF funding,
Sewer Commissioners approve $72,176 truck replacement, elect new clerk. The Wareham Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously approved a $72,176 contract with Central Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to replace a burned truck, with insurance covering most of the cost and the Sewer Department paying
Wareham sewer board approves $101,000 contract change order for watershed work. The Board of Sewer Commissioners voted 4-1 to accept a GHD Engineering amendment adding grant-funded services to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, with Commissioner Scott Soby voting against. The board also
Sewer Commissioners advance phased expansion of Narrows Force Main project. The Board received an update on continued design work for the force main project following Town Meeting funding approval, with Russ Kleekamp presenting progress on geotechnical analysis and engineering layout. Board members
The Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously approved May 28 meeting minutes and reviewed waterline construction progress. Robert Scanlon reported that the project remains on schedule, with vehicle building guardrails installed, grinder pump building complete, and work continuing at the headworks,
Wareham Sewer Commissioners approve lab testing contract and correct $3.5 million article. The board unanimously approved a one-year R.I. Analytical contract effective July 1, 2026, capped at $50,000 for plant testing. Chair Jim Giberti and members also unanimously adopted a corrected Town Meeting
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