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Residents presented a proposal for approximately 126 acres of sewer separation to eliminate combined sewer overflows, saying the difference from the least costly alternative could be about $99 per household annually. The public comment period on the draft plan remains open through September.
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The committee did not adopt a final combined sewer overflow plan. Residents raised concerns about sewage exposure, flooding, and future rainfall and urged Somerville to pursue full sewer separation rather than relying primarily on storage infrastructure. The committee also kept water billing, meter-size, playground restroom, and tiered-rate discussions in committee for further review.
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