Briefing
WPCA approves prior minutes, appoints alternate as voting member, retains officers; discusses budgets, lead survey, hydrants, and un‑metered leak policy
The Water Pollution Control Authority met on January 27, 2026. Members approved the December 16, 2025 minutes, appointed Alternate Jeremy Norris as a voting member, and retained the current officer slate (Ed Lynch, Sharon Wadecki, Tony Capon). Discussion items included Groton Utilities coordination (hydrant inventory, Thompson Street project), a lead service survey and associated quotes, draft policy for un‑metered service leaks, FY27 water and sewer budget considerations including proposed rate increases, and potential operational savings from electronic billing. An action was assigned to confirm the purpose of the water budget line 'water miscellaneous' with the Assistant Finance Director.
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