Cohasset Sewer Commission votes 3-0-0 to approve fiscal 2026 deferrals for four properties totaling $2,356.51 in deferred water charges. Vice Chair Paul Kierce noted the rate study must close by end of August to allow September publication and inform funding decisions for facility upgrades.
Sewer Commission plans phased replacement of critical failing treatment plant membrane equipment. Chair William McGowan and the commission discussed failing membranes that are producing only 70 gallons per minute against a required 200, citing correspondence with the Massachusetts Department of
Cohasset Sewer Commission approves Atlantic Avenue demolition and reconstruction project. Chair William McGowan, Vice Chair Paul Kierce, and Member James McNeil unanimously authorized demolition of an existing cottage and construction of a minimum two-bedroom home at 259 Atlantic Avenue, with
Cohasset Sewer Commission unanimously accepts CJC sewer line after activation milestone. Chair William McGowan, Vice Chair Paul Kierce, and member Charlotte Pechtl voted to accept the 380- to 400-connection line into the town district and release an expired escrow deposit to Realty Trust following
Sewer Commission approves $282 toilet repair abatement, advances wastewater plant design review. Chair William McGowan, Vice Chair Paul Kierce, and member James McNeil, joined by Carol Rowe, voted unanimously to accept the abatement for 255 Forest Avenue. The Commission heard Peter Lyons present a
Cohasset Sewer Commission advances three warrant articles unanimously to the annual town meeting. Chair William McGowan moved approval of a WWTP membrane purchase, a fund transfer from the stabilization fund to the enterprise fund, and a WWTP systems upgrade; Vice Chair Paul Kierce seconded all
Cohasset Sewer Commission advances three residential connections and focuses on wastewater plant engineering. The board unanimously approved a two-bedroom connection at 469 Jerusalem Road and contingent reconnection at 159 Atlantic Avenue with reduced fees, plus Phase 2 commencement at 46 Border
The Cohasset Sewer Commission unanimously approved a $526,580 wastewater membrane purchase from Veolia Environmental Corporation, including two-year warranty and InSight software service. Chair William McGowan and Vice Chair Paul Kierce voted to accept a pressure-line plan for a four-lot Howard
Sewer Commission unanimously approves FY27 budget of $2.8M and four major items. Chair William McGowan, Vice Chair Paul Kierce, and Member James McNeil voted to advance the budget, which includes a transfer from the Capital Stabilization Fund to Retained Earnings, as well as a $104,579.08 billing
The Cohasset Sewer Commission unanimously approved a $20,000 rate analysis study to support potential wastewater rate increases at town meeting. Chair William McGowan, Vice Chair Paul Kierce, and Member James McNeil voted to accept and execute the study, which will inform the first rate adjustment
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