Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board 06-16-2026

The Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing primarily on water system operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on contracts with construction and utility companies such as Bartolotti Construction, GFM, Bordelon, EJP, and J.W. Dubis for water main replacements, valve installations, and service line repairs. The board reviewed progress on deliverables under the current contract year, including hydrant inspections, system surveys, and meter installations, with a strong emphasis on predictive and preventative maintenance to avoid service disruptions. Capital projects updates covered ongoing and upcoming water main replacements, well exploration, pilot testing, and storage tank rehabilitation, with contract extensions and change orders being processed to finalize project costs and timelines. The board also discussed potential impacts of a local shelter relocation on water system security and public health, considering monitoring and mitigation strategies such as enhanced surveillance and community reporting. Additionally, the board voted to update the drought status to level two as mandated by the state DEP, and reviewed compliance with water quality reporting requirements, including multilingual communications to serve the diverse local population. Overall, the meeting highlighted active contract management, coordination with multiple vendors, and strategic planning for infrastructure improvements and operational resilience.