Sewer Commission reviewed August operational challenges, equipment delays, and water-quality issues. The department reported treatment violations in biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and phosphate levels following 3.5 inches of rain that overloaded clarifiers.
Sewer board approves septage disposal rate increase to $0.12 per gallon. The North Brookfield Sewer Commission raised the septage disposal fee by $0.01 per gallon effective September 1, 2026, based on analysis showing treatment and disposal costs exceed revenues. Chair Jason Petraitis, Vice Chair
North Brookfield Sewer Commission reorganizes leadership amid operational cost pressures. The board unanimously appointed Jason Petraitis as Chairman, Tim Davis as Vice Chairman, and Jamie Gilman as Clerk at the July 7 meeting. Sewer Superintendent Eric Cardenas reported successful completion of
North Brookfield Sewer Commission approves prior minutes, submits facility invoice. The commission unanimously endorsed the May meeting minutes at its June 2 gathering, with Board of Sewer Commissioners Jason Petraitis and Board of Selectmen Chairman Jamie Gilman present. Superintendent Eric
Ralph Kay announces his resignation from the North Brookfield Sewer Commissioner Board. Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Kay stated he lacks the necessary knowledge to adequately assist the department. The Sewer Department discussed a contract renewal with Synagro involving a potential
North Brookfield sewer faces clarifier replacement crisis and contract uncertainty. Sewer Superintendent Eric Cardenas reported April 14 that Clarifier Number 1 is deteriorating with obsolete replacement parts, requiring grant funding for replacement. The Synagro hauling contract expires June 30,
North Brookfield Sewer Department approves equipment purchases and eyes clarifier replacement funding. The board unanimously approved a $6,000 lawn mower purchase after the existing unit broke beyond repair, and reported the facilities upgrade passed final occupancy inspection pending a spring
North Brookfield Sewer Department closes $208,000 nitrogen project funding with final $19,000 disbursement. Sewer Superintendent Eric Cardenas reported the plant is operating well with no permit exceedances in January, and the board approved purchase of a new Polymaster poly feed unit to replace
North Brookfield Sewer Department approves staffing changes following state facility upgrade. The committee voted unanimously to retain a fourth operator position and approved reimbursement for Grade 6 license examination fees, up to five tests per operator at approximately 110 dollars each,
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