Board of Health approves soil-system upgrades and construction permit extension.
Sterling Board of Health approves septic upgrades and one-year construction permit extension. Engineer Jack Maloney presented a local upgrade approval for 52 Maple Street allowing a three-foot groundwater separation and Sieve Analysis in lieu of percolation testing; the Board voted unanimously.
Board of Health · Meeting of February 12, 2026
Sterling Board of Health approves septic upgrades and one-year construction permit extension. Engineer Jack Maloney presented a local upgrade approval for 52 Maple Street allowing a three-foot groundwater separation and Sieve Analysis in lieu of percolation testing; the Board voted unanimously. Homeowner Joe Rameau's request to extend Permit #2023-09 at 37 Tuttle Road from March 8, 2026, to March 8, 2027, also passed unanimously.
Health Agent David Favreau reported ongoing Title 5 inspections, farm labor camp inspections, and DEP well-report reviews; Chairman Richard Lane said an attorney has been assigned to conduct an audit review.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of February 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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