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Aug 20, 2026

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Landfill Repairs and Mercury Advisory Highlight Meeting

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Septic System Replacement Approved

The Board approved a full septic system replacement at 358 Otter River Road after the existing system failed and backed up into the property. The approved design uses a Presby system and reduces the required groundwater offset from five feet to three feet because of lot-size constraints.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Lauren Saunders Named Health Director

The Board of Health unanimously appointed Lauren Saunders as Health Director. Leachate pump and collection-system repairs at the landfill were continuing, with completion tentatively expected in late April or early May.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Landfill Repairs and Mercury Advisory Highlight Meeting

A fish consumption advisory for Kendall Pond remains posted because of elevated mercury levels, while landfill leachate continues to be pumped by truck during repairs. Staff are monitoring leachate levels and the collection system.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Board adopts response to meeting-law complaint

The Board of Health unanimously adopted the City Solicitor’s December 30 advisory letter as its official response to an Open Meeting Law complaint concerning executive-session interviews held on November 12 and 19, 2025.

1 min readMunicipal coverage