Water Commissioners Approve Fall Hydrant Flushing, Flag Solar Project Risks
North Brookfield water board approves fall hydrant work, flags solar-project risks. Superintendent Jamie Flamand secured approval to begin hydrant flushing September 1, and Commissioner Richard Kennen presented written concerns to the Planning Board about a proposed Oakham Road solar project's
Water Department · Meeting of August 10, 2026
North Brookfield water board approves fall hydrant work, flags solar-project risks. Superintendent Jamie Flamand secured approval to begin hydrant flushing September 1, and Commissioner Richard Kennen presented written concerns to the Planning Board about a proposed Oakham Road solar project's potential water-supply impact, recommending panel relocation outside the watershed. The board approved prior minutes, discussed ongoing water shut-offs from July 21, and examined cost-efficiency of department equipment.
Hydrant replacements on Walnut Street and East Brookfield Road are complete, with another scheduled on Hillsville Road.
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Source: the Water Department meeting of August 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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