The Water Sewer Commission unanimously approved two sewer utility abatements for customers whose accounts were overcharged due to documented leaks on their properties. For 160 High Street, Commissioner Dan Duteau suggested the abatement be calculated according to Superintendent Thomas Cutler's
Webster Water Sewer Commission voted unanimously to approve a sewer abatement after the standard 30-day processing window had expired. The board granted relief to Stella Osabutey of 72 Myrtle Ave, with Water and Sewer Superintendent Thomas Cutler noting the application met policy standards despite
Water Sewer Commission unanimously approved a $1,000 permit fee increase for accessory dwelling units, up from $250 per department. The increase reflected the time-intensive processing of the first ADU installation. Earl Gabor resigned from the board, with Commissioner Marc Becker agreeing to serve
Webster Water Sewer Commission questioned a $389,000 PFAS project change order stemming from an omitted structural beam. Chairman Tom Andrade and Commissioner Dan Duteau challenged cost responsibility while Tighe & Bond representatives Danielle Teixeira and Jeff Faulkner explained the omission was
The Water Sewer Commission unanimously approved accessory dwelling unit policies for water and sewer regulations at its June 4 meeting. Tighe & Bond presented a Water Management Act grant study showing Webster exceeded its 1.34 million gallon daily withdrawal limit for four years but achieved
Webster Water Sewer Commission votes to approve FY27 budgets, backs capital articles. The commission voted 4-0 to recommend four Town Meeting articles including sewer pump station rehabilitation and French River Sewer Interceptor improvements design, and approved Article 10 authorizing a $200,000
Webster Water Sewer Commission approves modest rate increases for FY2027. The commission unanimously approved an 8 percent water rate increase to $114.07 per 1,000 cubic feet and a 5 percent sewer increase to $118.43 per 1,000 cubic feet. Superintendent Tom Cutler and Town Accountant Tim Bell
Webster Water Sewer Commission approved indirect cost analysis showing water costs projected to decrease 8.75 percent. The commission voted unanimously April 2 to approve consultant Matt Abrahams' draft workbook, which found water indirect costs declining from FY25 levels while sewer indirect costs
The Water Sewer Commission reviewed a $10.35 million biosolids dewatering system design for the wastewater treatment facility. Tighe & Bond consultant Ryan Siegel presented the proposal, noting existing buildings may require partial demolition and reconstruction. The expanded project scope requires
Webster Water Sewer Commission presents $10.45 million wastewater treatment upgrade for approval. Superintendent Tom Cutler outlined ten FY 2027 capital projects at a joint meeting with Dudley commissioners, with all except two financed from retained earnings. The wastewater treatment plant bio