02/05/2026 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Sewer Commission t 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Meeting Minutes of the Mashpee Sewer Commission— Special Meeting Thursday, February 5, 2026; 2:00 PM Mashpee Town Hall- Waquoit Meeting Room 16 Great Neck Road North, Mashpee, MA 02649 *In-person and televised meeting* Present In Person: Chair Meredith Harris, Vice Chair, Alfred Towle, Commissioner Cody Erickson, Wastewater Superintendent, Jared Meader and Executive Assistant Karyn Leslie Via Zoom: Commissioner Mohan Nair Absent: Commissioner Joseph Lyons and Water Quality Coordinator Ashley Fisher Chair Harris called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. in open session. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair Harris asked for a moment of silence. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Dangle, (762 Cotuit Rd. Mashpee) Chair of the Mashpee Freshwater Pond Advisory Committee. Ms. Dangle introduced the committee's role and noted that it has been meeting since July to organize responsibilities, including engagement with Town boards and committees. She advised that Diane Phillips, representing Ashumet Pond, will serve as the committee's liaison to the Sewer Commission, and that both she and Ms. Phillips will attend meetings, follow discussions, and report back to the Ashumet Pond Advisory Committee. Ms. Dangle explained that the Advisory Committee has been meeting with other Town committees, including the Environmental Oversight Committee (EOC), and is navigating regulatory questions related to Innovative/Alternative (I/A) septic systems. These include whether I/A systems are required for property additions near ponds, whether properties would be required to connect to sewer once it becomes available, and concerns that I/A systems do not remove phosphorus. She stated that these issues may be raised with the Select Board, with a possible request for a regulatory workshop to allow broader discussion. NEW BUSINESS • Presentation of Engineer's Recommendations for Sewer Phasing and Possible Vote to Submit Recommendation to Select Board Marc Drainville of GHD presented to the commission all proposed updates to the sewer phasing plan as part of the watershed management plan update, with the intent of reaching consensus and potentially forwarding a recommendation to the Select Board. Mr. Drainville explained that the phasing plan has been refined since its initial presentation in early 2025, incorporating feedback from the Sewer Commission, DPW, and additional review of priority areas. Key revisions include an expanded Phase 3, which now encompasses additional areas east of Johns Pond and south of Route 151. Phase 3 would focus on collection systems,pumping