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Select Board October 6, 2025 Minutes Irene Chezcovich of Sunset Strip expressed concerns about the potential impacts of a proposed leaching field near the Mashpee-Sandwich border. She noted that neighboring properties rely on private wells for drinking water, and questioned whether the proposed system would negatively affect groundwater quality. Chezcovich raised the issue of liability for the Town of Mashpee if drinking water contamination occurs. She also questioned whether the soil can adequately support the underground wastewater system. Additional concerns were raised regarding access, as the plan appears to rely on private roads located in Sandwich, and it is unclear whether Mashpee has legal access to those roads. She urged the Town to consider putting the article on hold and instead focus time and resources on addressing wastewater needs in the Waquoit Bay watershed. Charles Horman, a Sandwich resident, echoed many of the concerns raised by Irene Chezcovich regarding the proposed leaching field near the Mashpee-Sandwich border. He emphasized that his home is located very close to the project site and that, like his neighbors, his sole source of drinking water is a private well. He noted that the proposed leaching field would be closer to his well than current regulations would allow for his own system, raising serious concerns about potential contamination. Horman pointed out that the topography of the land slopes toward nearby wells, increasing the risk of pollution. He also noted that the proposed system would be located within 600 feet of Peters Pond. He shared that his initial outreach was to the Sandwich Engineering Department, seeking clarification about access through private roads. He also contacted the Sandwich Town Manager, who was reportedly not familiar with the details of the project at the time. Horman expressed concern that David Mason, a former health department official in Sandwich who is now serving as a part-time consultant, has no official authority to make decisions regarding the project. ADDITIONAL TOPICS (This space is reserved for topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed) LIAISON REPORTS Selectman Richardson reported that the EDIC has a candidate to potentially add to the committee. 13