Water Resources Committee

The charge of the Water Resources committee is to protect the town's water resources, to preserve the quality and quantity of water available to the community.  The committee will utilize geology and hydrology studies, reports from specialists, and historical data to identify a baseline of current conditions, with ongoing research and reviews to track environmental trends, and systems at risk.

Appropriate solutions must be sought for different districts in town. For example, one area of town may need a public well and another may need a wastewater treatment plant. To determine site sensitive solutions the committee will visit to similar facilities in our region to learn about them. The committee will compare effectiveness of different methods and make a recommendation to the select board.  If capital projects are deemed necessary to protect water resources the committee will prepare a comprehensive plan, including cost estimates to be brought to town meeting.

The committee will be appointed by the Select board and made up of 7 members representing the BOH, Planning Board, Conservation Commission or Open Space Committee, the Lake Wyola Advisory Committee and 3 members from the community. Initially the term lengths will be scattered, 2 one-year terms, 2 two-year terms and 3 three-year terms. Term of office shall be for 3 years, not to exceed 3 consecutive terms, or 12 years.

Meeting Minutes

• April 27, 2011
• March 9, 2011
• February 9, 2011