10/16/2025 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Sewer Commission t 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 concerns the Sewer Commission's project, and Article 13, which pertains to charter revisions both issues of high importance to the Commission. Ms. Harris also addressed recent public concerns regarding easement letters sent to residents. She clarified that the letters were not related to property takings but rather informed homeowners that the town required easements to install sewer pipes and grinder pumps through private property. The easements simply grant permission for construction and utility access; ownership of the land remains with the resident. She commended administrative staff member Karen Leslie for preparing thoughtful and informative responses to concerned residents, helping to alleviate confusion. Mr. Erickson added that easements are common for infrastructure purposes—such as utility poles,hydrants, and sidewalks—and reiterated that they do not represent a seizure of private property. Ms. Harris agreed, noting that the easements are a practical necessity for improving town infrastructure and ensuring all residents benefit from the project. WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Wastewater Superintendent's Report: Facility Progress and Public Tour Wastewater Superintendent Jared Meader provided the next update. He reported that site clearing had begun for the new administrative building at the wastewater treatment facility, with construction scheduled to be completed by the end of the fiscal year. He said the contractor was moving quickly, and residents would soon see heavy equipment activity and tree removal in the area as part of both the administrative building and the additional recharge bed installations. Mr. Meader also reminded the public about a tour scheduled for that afternoon (4:00-6:00 p.m.) at the Amos Circle amphidrome system, located in Mashpee Village. The tour's purpose was to educate residents about the system's design and modest footprint, demonstrating that it is far smaller and less intrusive than the main treatment facility. He stated that staff would be onsite to answer any questions during the tour. Phase One Connection Progress Report Ashley Fisher provided an update on the Phase One sewer connections, reporting that of the 300 homes included, 154 connections had been fully completed and inspected. 205 permits had been pulled, and 257 homeowners had either completed, pulled permits, or notified the office of their intent to connect with a contractor. This represents roughly 85%participation in the first phase. Ms. Harris confirmed that the 205 permits were included in that total figure, and Ms. Fisher clarified that 43 homes had yet to respond to the notice to connect. Resident Feedback and Grinder Pump Installations Ms. Harris asked whether there had been feedback from homeowners who had already connected to the system. Ms. Fisher replied that most questions and concerns arise before connections are made, but once the work is completed, homeowners rarely follow up—which she viewed as a positive sign. Mr. Meader added that staff frequently meet with homeowners and contractors onsite to determine the most efficient and cost-effective installation routes. He reported that the first individual home grinder pump had been successfully installed the previous week and was now operational, with another installation scheduled for the following Monday.