Catherine M. Mullikin

The board meeting addressed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and warrant articles, including officer salaries, operating and maintenance expenses, and capital appropriations for major projects like the AMI Water Meter Program. The Finance Committee session also covered committee officer elections. Additionally, the Board discussed and accepted an intermunicipal agreement for monitoring wastewater effluent recharge sites, emphasizing PFAS testing and early coordination with local town authorities.

The board meeting will address several key items including a request from Eversource for land to construct a new substation, review of an intermunicipal agreement for groundwater monitoring, updates on GIS mapping and the AMI construction program, and consideration of seasonal water restrictions. Additionally, the board will discuss accepting a land gift, changing the life insurance carrier and increasing benefits, offering supplemental benefits, and purchasing a vacuum excavator. An executive session is planned for personnel negotiations, and the board will review the upcoming operating budget, capital appropriations, and revenue projections.

The Board discussed a request from Eversource for land to construct a new substation, the status of an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Dennis, and plans for a presentation on new smart water meter technology. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the preliminary FY 2027 payroll and operating budgets, including a proposed pay increase for staff and a transition to an external consultant for GIS mapping. Other financial topics included a review of various operating expenses, fuel and energy costs, and the status of GLP-1 medication coverage within the health insurance plan. Additionally, the Superintendent provided updates on PFAS sampling and water usage statistics, and the Board entered into an executive session to discuss a real estate matter.

The board will convene to discuss progress on the GIS Mapping Program and the AMI Construction Program, along with receiving an update regarding the State Water Restriction Declaration. Key agenda items include the consideration of a dog park concept on district property, a request for a water bill adjustment for a specific municipal account, and the presentation of reports from the Superintendent and Treasurer. Additionally, the board will deliberate in an executive session concerning the potential purchase, exchange, or lease of several real estate parcels.

This document details the Dennis Water District's PFAS Evaluation, Monitoring, and Preparedness Plan. It assesses current water quality against MassDEP and new US EPA regulations, identifying potential compliance challenges for various wells. The plan outlines four strategic approaches for PFAS treatment, including blending, individual well treatment, and comprehensive water treatment plant modifications. It includes a timeline for implementation, with project completion anticipated by December 2028 and full compliance with new MCLs by 2029, aiming to manage PFAS levels and maintain water quality in response to evolving regulations and potential future development.