At last Monday night's selectboard meeting, Randy Devine informed the board he has contacted the State Wastewater Management Division regarding sludge removal; the new contact there is Ernie Kelly. He also stated that he will have to take all new samples, including soil, sludge, and ground water, as the current samples have expired.
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This morning out in a row boat in the lagoon, Randy Devine can be seen taking sludge depth samples
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As on shore, Bill Ormerod records his findings
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You will note, for safety's sake both Randy Devine & Charlie Swanson rowing the boat are wearing life preservers
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I didn't ask the question, but appears that after Randy reads the measurement he dumps it into a pail
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While Bill Ormerod continues to record his findings on the cool, damp, misty morning
The above photos were taken about 7:45 this morning at our Fairfax Waste Water Treatment Facility[/b]