Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board 08-18-2026

The Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on operational updates, capital projects, and financial matters related to the town's water system. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects such as the Mary Dun water main replacement, lead service line replacement program with Kleinfelder, and the design phase for the Maha One well replacement. The board also reviewed and approved a list of uncollectible water bills to be placed as liens on properties, totaling approximately $12,000, as part of their collections process. Budget considerations were discussed for fiscal year 2028 capital improvement requests totaling over $2 million, covering pipe replacement programs, well and treatment plant maintenance, and vehicle replacement. Additionally, the board addressed maintenance needs for a town-owned residential property used for staff housing, funded from the water treatment plants and facilities budget. The meeting concluded with a note on continuing drought conditions and a decision to hold future meetings remotely due to accessibility issues at the usual meeting location.