David Ketchen

The Board discussed a betterment abatement request for a property, reviewed the 2026 financial and capital budgets for the electric, water, and sewer departments, and received updates on various capital projects including tree wire, underground wire improvements, fiber grants, and well cleaning. The Board also approved a community grant for the local athletic department and discussed an upcoming land acquisition RFP. Additionally, the General Manager provided updates on upcoming community and employee events.

The board reviewed financial reports and operational budgets for the Electric Light, Water, and Sewer departments. Key discussions included capital project updates such as the Blood Road delay, progress on the Fiber Grant, recloser project bidding, and storm response efforts. The board approved community grants for an EV charging station and a town clerk storage shed. Water department topics included media replacement and well cleaning efforts, while the sewer department discussed discharge permit applications and various property-related agreements. Additionally, the General Manager provided departmental updates, including planning for a future shredding event.

The board reviewed financial reports for the electric, water, and sewer departments, including budget status and capital project updates. Key projects discussed included tree wire replacement, underground wire improvements, the fiber grant, the Parlee Garage rehabilitation, well construction and cleaning at the water department, and various sewer connection updates and discharge permit applications. The General Manager provided updates on surplus property declarations, personnel hiring, and future land acquisition considerations.

The Board reviewed financial reports and budget statuses for the Electric, Water, and Sewer departments. Key actions included the approval of the FY2027 Water and Sewer budgets, as well as support for several town meeting warrant articles regarding appropriations for water and sewer enterprise funds. The Board also addressed administrative matters, including the denial of a betterment abatement request, approval of a sewer connection deferral agreement, and updates on capital projects such as fiber grants, substation improvements, and well cleanings. The General Manager provided updates on secured funding for sewer expansion and upcoming community events.

Key discussions centered on grant approvals, including a $20,000 school grant for the Littleton Public Schools library rebrand and redesign, and a $1,400 safety grant for hockey helmets. The Board reviewed the 2025 financial status across the Electric Light, Water, and Sewer Departments, including incomplete budgets and cash reports. For the Electric Light Department, the 2026 Budget was approved at $36,217,466 after adding funds for outside services for dig safes. Capital project updates included progress on the Parlee Rehab, Blood Road underground wiring, and Fiber Grant. For the Water Department, issues regarding copper detection in GAC media samples were reviewed. A potential payment plan structure was discussed for the $1.3 million residential connection fee at 550 King Street, contingent upon certificate of occupancy milestones. The Sewer Department reviewed its FY26 budget, noting high chemical usage due to low flow at the new plant, and reported on the status of the Groundwater Discharge Permit application.