Sewer Commissioners

Powers and Duties
 

The Board of Sewer Commissioners shall make careful studies of the resources, possibilities and needs of the town related to the availability of sanitary sewers and for the maintenance of a sanitary sewer system. The Board shall develop a comprehensive or master plan for a town-wide system of sanitary sewers, which shall include, in graphic and textual form, policies to govern the future growth and development of the entire town. The board in conjunction with other land use bodies shall assist in developing a long-range strategic plan for guiding town growth and development.

The powers and authority of the board shall include: (1) oversight of the Sewer Enterprise Fund; (2) setting rates and charges for the use of the sanitary sewer system; (3) responsibility for the appointment of the sewer superintendent established in subsection (d); and (4) providing advice to the board of selectmen relating to the intergovernmental agreements concerning sanitary sewers. The day-to-day operation, care and maintenance of the sewer department shall be under the supervision of the sewer superintendent.

*The Sewer Commissioners have voted unanimously to raise the sewer rates for the Town of Wareham, effective on August 1, 2022. The previous rates were $646.00 per year, the new rates will be $743.00 per year. Citizens participation is held on the last meeting of the month if there are any questions or comments you may want to express.* 

Sewer Commission

NamePositionTerm

Chair

James R. Giberti

Vice Chair

June 2024

Sandra Slavin

Clerk

June 2024

Peter Dunlop

Commissioner

June 2025

Robert Scanlon Jr.

Commissioner

Select Board Liaison

Ronald Besse

Select Board Liaison

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