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August 11, 2022
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden
Absent: Robert Anthony
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2. Declaration of a Sewer Emergency - Vacuum System; Commercial Street from Snow Street to Point Street
Adopt the motion of the Provincetown Board of Health which states "the Provincetown Board of Health under the authority of Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 111, sections 95 through 105
Move that the Provincetown Select Board adopt the motion of the Provincetown Board of Health which states "the Provincetown Board of Health under the authority of Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 111, sections 95 through 105. The Provincetown Board of Health orders. A State of Emergency exists for properties on the vacuum sewer system. This includes properties on Commercial Street from Snow St to Point St and properties on the sewer system on Bradford St, between Conwell St and Prince St this is not applied to sewer customers that are on our gravity system, nor does it apply to properties with onsite septic systems. Any restaurant or food service business in this service area was required to cease operations as of 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, except for the sale of commercially prepackaged ready to eat food. This is necessary to prevent a further public health emergency caused by sewer overflows, and we need to drastically reduce flow to allow the critical repair work in order to get the town back to full capacity. Any residential property on the system must reduce water use including dishwashing, laundry, showering, and only flush when absolutely necessary. Businesses are encouraged to provide support to their employees if they are placed out of work as a result of this order and to seek other assistance that may be available from local, state, or federal sources. The State of Emergency shall continue until the town manager declares that t
From the minutes
“Move that the Provincetown Select Board adopt the motion of the Provincetown Board of Health which states "the Provincetown Board of Health under the authority of Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 111, sections 95 through 105. The Provincetown Board of Health orders. A State of Emergency exists for properties on the vacuum sewer system. This includes properties on Commercial Street from Snow St to Point St and properties on the sewer system on Bradford St, between Conwell St and Prince St this is not applied to sewer customers that are on our gravity system, nor does it apply to properties with onsite septic systems. Any restaurant or food service business in this service area was required to cease operations as of 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, except for the sale of commercially prepackaged ready to eat food. This is necessary to prevent a further public health emergency caused by sewer overflows, and we need to drastically reduce flow to allow the critical repair work in order to get the town back to full capacity. Any residential property on the system must reduce water use including dishwashing, laundry, showering, and only flush when absolutely necessary. Businesses are encouraged to provide support to their employees if they are placed out of work as a result of this order and to seek other assistance that may be available from local, state, or federal sources. The State of Emergency shall continue until the town manager declares that the vacuum sewer system is operating with sufficient parameters that these orders may be rescinded. Motion by: David Abramson Second by: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Leslie Sandberg: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting Motion by: Leslie Sandberg Seconded by: Louise Venden Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Leslie Sandberg: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
Without objection the Select Board adjourned at 12:29 pm
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Without objection the Select Board adjourned at 12:29 pm.”
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