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Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades and Costs
— Planning Board Meeting - July 27, 2026
A necessary pump station upgrade to handle new development came in at $3.4 million, significantly over the original $2.1 million estimate, highlighting the rising costs of maintaining town infrastructure.
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Dartmouth's Public Works Challenges
— Board of Public Works Meeting July 24, 2026
The Board of Public Works confirmed that 1,400 new residential units are in development, which is the primary driver pushing the town's sewer and water systems to their limits.
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Water Supply and Infrastructure
— Planning Board Meeting - July 27, 2026
Officials discussed the potential $7 million cost to connect to Fall River's water supply as a future option, alongside a recent blizzard-related repair that cost nearly $100,000.
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Interviews for Board of Public Works Expansion
— Board of Public Works Meeting July 24, 2026
The town is interviewing candidates to fill two new seats on the Board of Public Works, expanding it from three to five members to better manage growing infrastructure challenges.
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Changes to ZBA Variance Process
— Planning Board Meeting - July 27, 2026
Recent state-level rule changes have altered how the Zoning Board of Appeals must review housing variances, potentially making it easier for developers to receive project approval.
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Site Plan Review: 810 State Road (Stone Ledge Apartments)
— Planning Board Meeting - July 27, 2026
The board reviewed a proposal for a 56-unit apartment complex on State Road, with the hearing continued due to outstanding drainage and engineering concerns.
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Unconnected Properties with Betterment Assessments
— Planning Board Meeting - July 27, 2026
Officials warned that residents who have paid for a future sewer connection but haven't hooked up yet risk losing their ability to do so if a state moratorium is enacted.
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