Water Board Advances Miller Street Main Project, Fills Staffing Gap
Water Board plans $1.5 million Miller Street main project, fills staffing gap. Chairman Jamie Dunbar and Commissioners Rik Alvarez and John Caltabiano decided to advertise the Miller Street water main replacement for bid, with Phase 1 estimated at $1.5 million and potential Phase 2 expansion to
Board of Water Commissioners · Meeting of February 5, 2026
WILBRAHAM — Water Board plans $1.5 million Miller Street main project, fills staffing gap. Chairman Jamie Dunbar and Commissioners Rik Alvarez and John Caltabiano decided to advertise the Miller Street water main replacement for bid, with Phase 1 estimated at $1.5 million and potential Phase 2 expansion to $4.7 million. The board authorized a new HEO 1 position filled by Nick Lapachelle, formerly of the DPW/Highway Department, who holds a Commercial Driver's License and 2A Hoisting License; the Water Department is now fully staffed.
The board also approved three hardship payment-plan requests and five hardship requests to waive interest and demand fees from customers with outstanding water and sewer charges totaling $73,133.33.
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Source: the Board of Water Commissioners meeting of February 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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