Groton Water Pollution Control Authority - 3/3/26

The Groton Water Pollution Control Authority meeting on March 3, 2026, focused primarily on budget discussions and capital improvement projects related to the town's wastewater management. The authority reviewed the current budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, which totals approximately $8.9 million, and discussed potential adjustments including the addition of a full-time engineer dedicated to wastewater operations. They also considered alternative funding sources such as grants, particularly for projects involving flood zones and pump stations. Updates were provided on ongoing infrastructure projects, including demolition and replacement of aging equipment, and a sewer main extension funded by a private developer. The authority plans to propose reallocating existing CIP funds to expedite critical demolition and replacement projects to avoid losing funds back to the general fund. No immediate decisions were made on the budget, with a vote deferred to the next meeting. Other agenda items included operational updates and discussions about ongoing issues with local businesses, but no new business was introduced.