By Chelsea Los
InkFreeNews

CROMWELL — Icy roads and sickness kept the meeting short for the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. The meeting was held Monday evening, Jan. 17, at the Cromwell office. The board reviewed claims and project updates and wrapped up the meeting in one full hour.

Jeff Hersha, Jones and Henry, reported digitally on the progress of the Eastshore, Northshore, and Vawter Park projects. Public members may recall the last meeting brought about the suggestion of a final sewer extension in the Vawter Park area. Hersha reported design for that proposal is about 30% complete.

His team is also continuing to work with property owners to set stakes to indicate placement of incoming grinder pumps, and estimated about 63% completion.

Timothy Woodward, district superintendent, reported two wells were repaired by the company Ortwell, and encouraged the board to approve the purchase of one backup pump. He also announced the Eastshore Northshore project is officially underway, and shared the board would be part of a construction meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 10.

The board’s short meeting is no indication of the hustle and bustle of all the local projects to add and improve sewers around the lakes. The board will meet again Monday, Feb. 21, to share more updates on construction progress.

All monthly meetings are open to the public, and begin at 7 p.m.