Board confirms septic mandate despite system failure
The Board of Health discussed Amazon drone project concerns and confirmed its response to a failed septic system. Member Mahr raised concerns about the Amazon drone project during open forum, and the board agreed to place the matter on its October 20 agenda.
Board of Health · Meeting of September 30, 2026
WESTBOROUGH — The Board of Health discussed Amazon drone project concerns and confirmed its response to a failed septic system. Member Mahr raised concerns about the Amazon drone project during open forum, and the board agreed to place the matter on its October 20 agenda. Michael Lang and Roy Wood reported that the septic system at Silver Hollow Estates failed its Title 5 inspection, with water filtration problems causing ponding.
The board confirmed that its weekly pumping mandate for the system remains in effect and requested an official Title 5 inspection report.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of September 30, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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