Finance Committee approves major sewer infrastructure spending
Sturbridge Finance Committee recommended approval of major sewer and water infrastructure capital projects. The committee approved two Reserve Fund transfers: $13,871.37 for Police Department vehicle engine repair and $14,351 for the Finance Director's first contract adjustment in 32 years. Major
Finance Committee · Meeting of March 12, 2026
Sturbridge Finance Committee recommended approval of major sewer and water infrastructure capital projects. The committee approved two Reserve Fund transfers: $13,871.37 for Police Department vehicle engine repair and $14,351 for the Finance Director's first contract adjustment in 32 years. Major warrant article recommendations included borrowing of $1.555 million for Influent Screen Room upgrades and $980,000 for Primary Treatment Unit number three rehabilitation at the sewer treatment plant, addressing aging infrastructure the Finance Director described as extremely deficient.
The committee deferred voting on Water and Sewer Department operating articles pending Select Board discussion.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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