# Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners - September 14, 2026

The Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners of Walpole convened on September 14, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related issues concerning the town's water and sewer systems. Key topics included opposition to Article 6, which proposed transferring funds from the stormwater enterprise fund and potentially increasing water rates; commissioners expressed concerns about unnecessary rate hikes and questioned the justification for additional spending. The board also reviewed Article 7, involving capital budget non-borrowing items, including a proposed $825,000 expenditure for water meter system upgrades and a $5 million pump station project tied to a failed MWR emergency connection initiative. Commissioners criticized ongoing payments to the consulting firm Western and Samson for a project that had not progressed and questioned the lack of town leadership and transparency. Additionally, the board discussed the transition to a new billing system (MUN link) projected to cost $27,500 for implementation and $41,148 annually, aimed at improving billing efficiency and customer service. A request from a condominium association to replace a single master water meter with individual electronic meters for 16 units was also reviewed, with the board expressing support pending proper permitting. The meeting highlighted concerns about leadership instability, lack of town official participation, and the potential dissolution of the commission, but no final votes on capital expenditures were taken beyond opposing Article 6. The board adjourned after addressing these matters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners - September 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6NW0MDq5L4) - Walpole Media