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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Approves $23.6 Million District Budget

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

Finance Committee Recommends $3.1M Capital Transfer

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended transferring $3,114,134 in remaining fiscal year 2025–2026 capital funds to Capital Non-Recurring accounts to complete capital projects. It also recommended operating and capital budget transfers while keeping the overall operating budget unchanged.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Board Approves Executive Director Contract Extension

The board unanimously approved an eighth contract amendment for the executive director, including a $196,650 annual salary and a $3,500 annual district-paid life insurance allowance effective July 1, 2026. It also approved a new utility operator position and three years of auditing services at $21,000 per year.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Salary and utility position recommended

The Human Resources Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of Directors approve an executive director annual salary of $196,650, a district-paid life insurance allowance of $3,500, and a new Utility Operator position.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

District approves treatment chemical contracts

The board unanimously authorized contracts for sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, and glycerin-based supplemental carbon for fiscal year 2026–2027, selecting vendors based on price and delivery schedule.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Chemical Contracts Recommended for Approval

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended authorizing contracts for three wastewater-treatment chemicals for fiscal year 2026-27, subject to Board of Directors approval. Listed prices were $0.1500 per wet pound for sodium hypochlorite, $0.1190 per wet pound for sodium hydroxide, and $3.98 per gallon for glycerin-based supplemental carbon.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

District Approves Five-Year Power Agreement

The Board unanimously approved an Enel X agreement for the Mattabassett District to participate in a demand-response power program from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031. It also unanimously accepted revised consent order #20389 with CT DEEP.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

District Approves $337,845 Odor Control Contracts

The Engineering Committee unanimously approved two CDM Smith contracts totaling up to $337,845: $107,845 for a pump-building odor and ventilation assessment and $230,000 to design and oversee replacement of a chemical odor-treatment system.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Auditor Contract Recommended for Approval

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended that the Board retain Offerdahl Emerson & Company for auditing services for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 at an annual fee of $21,000. Electricity spending was $1.8 million against a $2.7 million budget with three months remaining and was projected to finish below budget.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Service recognition program moves forward

The Public Relations Committee reviewed a Service Recognition Program designed to replace longevity pay. Non-bargaining and management bargaining-unit employees adopted the program, while the hourly bargaining unit declined the related memorandum of understanding.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Service recognition program reviewed

The committee reviewed a service recognition program intended to replace longevity pay for non-bargaining and management employees; the bargaining unit declined the proposed agreement. The Executive Director’s annual evaluation will proceed, with Board action planned for the July meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Board Approves Financial Reports

The board unanimously approved the Treasurer’s Report and Budget Statement as presented. The minutes do not provide the financial totals or other details in those reports.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Board Discusses Pending Claims

The board unanimously approved executive sessions to discuss pending claims and personnel claims, then adjourned without announcing any public action.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board Reviews Finances and Utility Flows

The board unanimously approved the treasurer’s report, budget statement, and staff reports, and discussed ongoing efforts to reconcile treatment-plant flows with town meter readings.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board Approves Wastewater Equipment Upgrades

The board unanimously approved three equipment replacement contracts totaling up to $892,896.79 for a final clarifier and two grit-removal systems.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Wastewater Odor and Equipment Upgrades Advance

The Engineering Committee unanimously recommended three bid waivers totaling $892,896.79 for replacement of critical wastewater equipment, including a clarifier column and grit-removal equipment. The committee also reviewed odor-control testing and a peroxide pilot planned for spring.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

District Approves Three Equipment Purchases

The committee unanimously approved up to $120,000 for a replacement Hyster forklift, riding snow blower, and 2026 Ford Explorer.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board Approves $23.6 Million District Budget

The Mattabassett District Board unanimously approved the proposed 2026–2027 Executive Director’s budget of $23,600,848, including a capital improvement plan. The board accepted the proposed assessments and use of reserve funds to offset increases.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

District Revises Executive Director Travel Policy

The Human Resources Committee unanimously approved a revised Travel Policy for the Executive Director, changing provisions for lodging, miscellaneous expenses, and personal automobile reimbursements.

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