Water Commission approves $2.8M in watermain borrowing for two projects
Water Commission approves $2.8 million in borrowing for two watermain projects. Chair Christopher E. Pratt led approval of $1.2 million for 3A watermain replacement and $1.6 million for South Main Street watermain replacement, both on 20-year terms, with South Main Street work targeted to begin in
Water Commission · Meeting of January 22, 2026
COHASSET — Water Commission approves $2.8 million in borrowing for two watermain projects. Chair Christopher E. Pratt led approval of $1.2 million for 3A watermain replacement and $1.6 million for South Main Street watermain replacement, both on 20-year terms, with South Main Street work targeted to begin in August.
The commission is also examining a $6 million sludge lagoon project planned for fiscal 2027 and an additional $2.5 million in five-year distribution work; Pratt will present three rate-increase scenarios (3.5, 4, and 4.5 percent) before the May Town Meeting to support the capital program.
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Source: the Water Commission meeting of January 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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