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Addressing Infrastructure Needs

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        Status:  A- Not Yet Implemented

     B- In Progress

   C- Completed

S.1. Maintain And Enhance the Sewer System

S.1. Maintain And Enhance the Sewer System

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  • In April 2019, the Spring Street Water/Sewer Replacement Project was completed. The scope of the work included full depth road reconstruction of Spring Street, removal of vegetation, replacement of water, sewer, and drainage utilities, excavating, grading, filling, paving and restoration of all disturbed areas. 

  • On January 5, 2022, the BOS allocated $1.1 million from American Rescue Plan funding for critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements. 

1

Maintain and enhance the current sewer infrastructure in the community.

WSC

Town

Maintain and enhance the current sewer infrastructure in the community.

2

If necessary to protect public health, extend sewer service to residential areas experiencing a high incidence of septic failures.

WSC

HD | Town

If necessary to protect public health, extend sewer service to residential areas experiencing a high incidence of septic failures.
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3

Investigate expanding the sewer service area to promote economic development.

Town

EDC | PZC | WSC

Investigate expanding the sewer service area to promote economic development.

4

Adjust sewer usage rates to provide revenues that meet expenditures.

Town

WSC

Adjust sewer usage rates to provide revenues that meet expenditures.

5

Provide staffing/resources to maintain sewer infrastructure.

Town

PW | WSC

Provide staffing/resources to maintain sewer infrastructure.

S.2. Maintain And Enhance the Water System

S.2. Maintain And Enhance the Water System

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Policy

  • In April 2019, the Spring Street Water/Sewer Replacement Project was completed. The scope of the work included full depth road reconstruction of Spring Street, removal of vegetation, replacement of water, sewer, and drainage utilities, excavating, grading, filling, paving and restoration of all disturbed areas. 

  • The Brownstone Avenue Water Main Replacement Project began in September 2021. The Project is partially funded by a 2020 Grant of $128,205.00 from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP). 

  • On January 5, 2022, the BOS allocated $1.1 million from American Rescue Plan funding for critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements. 

1

Maintain and enhance the current water infrastructure in the community.

WSC

Town

Maintain and enhance the current water infrastructure in the community.

2

Improve water service in the Town Center.

WSC

Town

Improve water service in the Town Center.
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3

Revise the Subdivision Regulations to require underground storage tanks connected to dry hydrants for subdivisions in areas not served by public water.

PZC

LU

Revise the Subdivision Regulations to require underground storage tanks connected to dry hydrants for subdivisions in areas not served by public water.

4

Investigate the costs and benefits of different water supply approaches.

Town

WSC

Investigate the costs and benefits of different water supply approaches.

5

Adjust water usage rates to provide revenues that meet expenditures.

BOS

WSC

Adjust water usage rates to provide revenues that meet expenditures.

6

Provide staffing/resources to maintain water infrastructure.

Town

PW

Provide staffing/resources to maintain water infrastructure.

S.3. Manage Stormwater Runoff

S.3. Manage Stormwater Runoff

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Policy

1

Address the water quantity and water quality impacts of stormwater runoff.

Town

PZC | IWC | CC

Address the water quantity and water quality impacts of stormwater runoff.

2

Address outstanding drainage issues within the community.

Town

PW

Address outstanding drainage issues within the community.
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3

Incorporate LID approaches into local regulations.

PZC

LU

Incorporate LID approaches into local regulations.

S.4. Address Other Infrastructure Needs

S.4. Address Other Infrastructure Needs

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Policy
Leader
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Policy

1

Work to make natural gas service available within more areas of Portland in the future.

Town

EDC | Staff

Work to make natural gas service available within more areas of Portland in the future.

2

Seek to find an appropriate balance between tree-lined streets and electrical reliability.

Town

PW | Staff

Seek to find an appropriate balance between tree-lined streets and electrical reliability.

3

Seek to place electrical lines underground, especially within the Town Center, as opportunities present themselves.

Town

Staff

Seek to place electrical lines underground, especially within the Town Center, as opportunities present themselves.

4

Seek ways to enhance the capacity and speed of wired communication services.

Town

Staff

Seek ways to enhance the capacity and speed of wired communication services.

5

Seek to enhance the coverage, capacity and speed of wireless communication services.

Town

Staff

Seek to enhance the coverage, capacity and speed of wireless communication services.

6

Find an appropriate balance between a rural landscape and the quality and reliability of wireless communications.

Town

Staff

Find an appropriate balance between a rural landscape and the quality and reliability of wireless communications.
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7

Develop a tower siting preference policy for wireless communications.

Town

PZC | LU

Develop a tower siting preference policy for wireless communications.
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