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The Water/Wastewater Department reported approximately 500 lead pipes still remaining, about nine months of reserves, and inadequate water pressure in some areas. Members also raised concerns about project costs exceeding estimates and reviewed possible future infrastructure and grant needs.
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The committee reviewed proposed 2027 budgets for Recreation and Culture and Water/Wastewater but did not approve a final budget at this meeting. The Ipswich Visitors Center grant’s local match will be added back to the budget. A potential outfall relocation project has an older estimate of about $15 million, while updated planning work has not yet been funded.
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