How about a town closer to our size. All those listed are significantly bigger. What about Carlisle or a town of the same population?
2020 Census Concord-18,491 Andover-36,569 Winchendon-10,364 Fall River -93,855 Littleton-10,152 Lincoln-5,071 (excluding HAFB) ------ Sara Mattes > On Nov 22, 2023, at 10:12 PM, Rich Rosenbaum <s...@bcdef.com> wrote: > > Also, can you please let us know about the timing of replacement of water > mains, and the cost? > Do we have any information on the size of grants that have been made to towns > like ours for such projects? > > Some rough figures: > > Interestingly, Lincoln's public water supply system dates back to 1874. My > understanding (from memory) is that some of our current water mains date > back to the first half of the last century (I can do more research if someone > would like more definitive data). > > Current estimates for water main replacement is approximately $8M/mile. > Lincoln has over 50 miles of water mains (I am not implying that all of it is > due for replacement). > > Regarding state grants for water supply improvements, here are a few of the > public water supply related grants as of 2023 (some of these may partially be > low/no interest loans): > > CONCORD > Lead Service Line Replacements Project > $2,000,000 > > ANDOVER > Lead Service Line Replacement > $4,050,000 > > WINCHENDON > Water Transmission Main Replacement > $9,560,000 > > FALL RIVER > Lead Service Line Replacement > $4,150,000 > > LITTLETON WATER DEPARTMENT > Water Supply Main Extension Littleton/Boxborough > $19,078,000 > > Source: > https://www.mass.gov/doc/2023-final-drinking-water-intended-use-plan/download > > > On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 6:07 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com > <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> There was no mention of not making every effort to comply. >> >> It is how we approach that effort, and whether we expose wetlands to >> setbacks different than our current bylaw of 100’. >> >> It is a huge leap of faith to include one of the most critical areas under >> consideration for HCA zoning-the mall. >> >> We have been told that there will be a shrinkage in retail, and no guarantee >> it will be there in years to come. >> We have been told there will plans produced. >> I would like to see how those plans will be brought to life/guaranteed, >> before I vote for rezoning. >> We have been told to trust >> I have always operated under the principle of “trust, but verify.” >> I want verification before I vote. >> >> There are many ways to add housing and comply in a timely fashion. >> And, listening to the Planning. Board meeting of the other night, it sounds >> like some of those housing is coming sooner, rather than later. >> So, it is not s”simply a zoning exercise.” >> >> Can you answer the question about wetlands setbacks? >> Can we maintain our 100 'set backs in HCA zoned areas?” >> If we cannot answer that, I will want to take a close look at the various >> options proposals that include proximity to wetlands. >> >> Also, can you please let us know about the timing of replacement of water >> mains, and the cost? >> Do we have any information on the size of grants that have been made to >> towns like ours for such projects? >> >> This is important as we are looking at being asked to vote for a Community >> Center where we pay 100% of the costs-$15-28 million. >> Knowing how much additional debt we might assume to pay for all or some >> portion of a water main would help in decision-making on that vote. >> >> All this would contribute to our understanding of the big picture. >> >> Thank you. >> >> >> ------ >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >>> On Nov 22, 2023, at 5:46 PM, Rich Rosenbaum <s...@bcdef.com >>> <mailto:s...@bcdef.com>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> It’s a little like asking us to make a YUGE leap of faith. >>> >>> An alternative would be to take a different leap of faith that none of the >>> following happen: >>> >>> - we end up delaying so much that we miss the deadline for complying >>> - we no longer qualify for state funding for needed repairs and >>> replacement of our past-the-expiration-date water mains >>> - we end up with a bond to pay for a very, very large bill to keep clean >>> water flowing to our faucets >>> >>> Rich >>> (speaking as a citizen of Lincoln) >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> Amen. >>>> It’s a little like asking us to make a YUGE leap of faith. >>>> It makes the argument that we should proceed with extreme caution and not >>>> make any changes where these questions might come into play, esp. a >>>> challenge to our wetlands bylaw. >>>> >>>> >>>> ------ >>>> Sara Mattes >>>> >>>> >>
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