Board OKs Letter on MWRA Sewer Project Costs

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What happened

The Select Board voted unanimously to authorize a letter to the MWRA opposing its proposed 60-40 cost-sharing split for a combined sewer overflow project while declining to endorse either of two project options. The board directed edits to the letter to emphasize Natick's infrastructure needs, urge state and federal funding, and reaffirm the town's environmental commitment. Fire Chief Furski presented a feasibility study on replacing South Natick's 90-year-old Fire Station 2, with costs of $13 million to $18 million, but took no action.

Key decisions

• 📜 Letter objecting to MWRA sewer cost split. The board voted unanimously to authorize the chair to sign a letter to the MWRA objecting to the proposed 60-40 cost-sharing split, declining to endorse either of two project options. The final letter emphasized Natick's infrastructure needs, urged the MWRA to pursue state and federal funding, and emphasized the 4 percent annual rate-increase guideline. (Vote unanimously). Read case details
• ● Proclamation honoring Dinesh Wadwani. The board voted 5-0 to approve a proclamation honoring Dinesh Wadwani, founder and CEO of Thinklight, a Natick-based company, crediting the company with expanding to more than 14 countries and strengthening the town's commercial base. (Vote 5-0). Read case details
• 👤 Recognition of Lieutenant Kevin Relihan promotion. The board recognized the promotion of Lieutenant Kevin Relihan, who joined the Natick Fire Department in July 2023 and holds certifications including Fire Officer 1 and 2, Fire Instructor, and multiple Incident Command System levels. No board action accompanied the recognition. Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 4: Town Administrator and Select Board updates

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