Public Works and Environment Committee and Finance Committee Minutes
The committees discussed the Wastewater Future Capacity Study and approved contracting with Wright Pierce Engineering for the project. Support was granted for professional assistance regarding Lead and Copper Rule implementation, specifically for service line inventory tasks. The committees voted to sponsor a resolution to waive the tax deed acquisition process for three specific properties. Updates were provided on the disposal of PFAS-contaminated soil and maintenance issues with street manholes. Finally, there was an extensive review of proposed ordinance changes for a transition to a cart-based trash and recycling collection program, covering topics such as cart allocation for multifamily properties, collection logistics, and the retention of the existing blue-bag requirement.
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Public Works And Environment Committee And Finance Committee Minutes
The committee discussed proposed updates to the sewer use ordinance, focusing on regulatory alignment and industrial user surcharges. Staff presented a plan for a new Deputy Director of Public Works position to address infrastructure management needs. Repairs for the Furber Chapel, including the structural rebuilding of the north wall, were approved via a supplemental appropriation. Additionally, the committee endorsed the selection of ReArch for construction management on the library project, reviewed third-party inspection services for site plans, discussed property tax deed status, and received updates on parking stall striping and ongoing development projects.
Jun 1, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting included a financial audit presentation which resulted in an unmodified opinion for the City, and a proclamation for Don't Trash Somersworth Week. Key discussions involved traffic safety improvements at the Blackwater Road and Old Rochester Road intersection, a proposed library building expansion and bond, and the reassignment of a water tank project to Rocky Hill Road. The council also addressed zoning ordinance amendments, personnel rule updates, and appointments to the Historic District Commission. Informational items covered road maintenance, polling site relocation, and recertification for risk management.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
Public Works And Environment And Finance Committee Minutes
The committee discussed a proposal to convert the intersection of Blackwater Road and Old Rochester Road into a four-way stop. Financing options for a $7.3 million library project were reviewed, including borrowing resolutions and potential grant offsets. Several water projects were addressed, including a bond resolution for waterline replacements on Indigo Hill Road and Old Rochester Road, a strategic pivot regarding the location of a water tank, and the approval of a budget for the Pearl Street water line replacement. Additionally, the committee deliberated on the need for a comprehensive water system rate study and received updates on polling location changes and the schedule for resolving double utility poles.
