March 25, 2026

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 4:00pm

AGENDA

BOARD OF WATER & SEWER COMMISSIONERS

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM

16C Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950

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  • Call Meeting to Order
  • Update from Mayor Reardon
  • Appointments/Customer Inquiries
  1. Abatement Appeal – 18 55th St – David Janco
  2. Abatement Appeal - 52-54 Marlboro St – Kelsey Rock
  3. Abatement Appeal – 16 Milk St – Graham McKay
  • Approval of Minutes – February and March Special Meeting
  • Public Comment
  • Business Manager’s Report
  1. Task Order 6 - Alum Treatment Oversight
  • Water/Sewer Commission Liaison Updates
  1. Water Quality – Commissioner Spencer
  2. Sewer – Commissioner Baillie
  3. Finance & Rates – Commissioner Simon
  4. CIP – Commissioner Creelman
  5. CIP Tracking Spreadsheet Review
  6. Water Distribution – Commissioner O’Brien
  7. Sustainability Committee Updates – Commissioner Simon
  • New Business
  • Old Business
  1. Update on the Geosmin of the Lower Artichoke Reservoir (LAR)
  2. Update of the Alum Treatment Project
  3. Update on the Water Finances and Retained Earnings After Funding the Alum Treatment 
  4. Update of the Sewer Wing Wall Project
  5. Update on the Water Meter Vendor Contract Award and Information on the Project Plan
  6. Discussion of the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rates
  • Confirm Next Meeting – Suggested Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Warrant Signing
  • Adjournment