Marion Select Board — October 6, 2026

The Marion Select Board / Water Sewer Commissioners met on October 6, 2026. The board quickly addressed routine business, approving past meeting minutes, appointing Jody Dickerson as alternate tree warden, and appointing Norman Hills to the Musical Advisory Committee. They also approved a Gateway Health Group invoice totaling $95,971.42 and granted an $830.91 water and sewer abatement for 28 Old Sheepfield Road following meter reconciliation and an irrigation leak review.

The board reviewed utility connections and road work, approving a sewer connection at 492 Delano Road and granting a road cut permit under the street moratorium for 49 Water Street. Contractor Kenneth Michaels Jr. presented plans to install a new gas service connection, which the board approved with specific engineering conditions, including a 24-inch trench depth, flowable fill, and a one-year sumpage repair clause. Following that, the board voted to approve a batch of water and sewer commitments—including quarterly billings amounting to over $2.16 million—and several credit memorandums for corrected meter readings.

Town Administrator Jeff Gorman provided updates regarding town operations, noting that DPW stormwater improvements successfully prevented flooding during a recent 6.8-inch rainstorm. He announced the receipt of a $2.1 million state grant for the Route 6 water main project and a $94,000 grant for updating the master plan, while highlighting upcoming paving and sidewalk timelines. Finance Director Mrs. O'Brien reported on credit rating discussions with S&P Global, the town's cybersecurity sweep score of 9.9, the rollout of Harper's payroll and HR software, and congratulated Assistant Assessor Cindy Visocki on receiving the Lucille Bays Clerk of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers.

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