Sewer Panel Sets $7,500 Fee For Condo Conversion

Sewer Commission · Meeting of August 5, 2026

Groton's Sewer Commission disclosed a $7,500 connection fee on a Main Street condo conversion and moved to review more permits as a full board. Chair Jim Geminer said 117 Main Street's conversion to six two-bedroom units raised its bedroom count from nine to 12, triggering the fee plus a $150 application charge. Member Bruce Eason said, "My feeling is to begin with I'd like to see it," prompting Geminer to agree borderline permits will now go to the full board rather than being decided solely by the chair.

The commission also discussed a proposed three-year, $10,000-cap consulting agreement with engineering firm Weston & Sampson, set an August 13 tour of the Pepperell Wastewater Treatment Plant, and approved its July 22 minutes 3-0 on a roll call vote.

In the full story:

• Building Permit Review And Delegation Of Authority: 117 Main Street
• Pepperell Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
• Pepperell Plant History And Nutrient Discharge Limits
• Consulting Engineering Services Agreement
• Lost Lake And West Groton Sewer Extension: Historical Discussion
• Minutes Review: Herb Lyceum Restaurant Wastewater Capacity
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 2,354 words

Source: the Sewer Commission meeting of August 5, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.