Montpelier Approves $5,942 Sewer Fix
From the Montpelier Board of Works and Safety meeting on November 12, 2026
Montpelier approved a $5,942 proposal Nov. 12 to seal two sewer manhole structures on Washington Street rather than proceed with a larger excavation project.
Utilities staff member Chase Perry said camera inspections and dye testing led the city to believe sealing the structures could address the sewer problem. The work is tied to the city's long-term sewer control plan.
On Oct. 14, the city was still waiting for camera inspection work to determine whether a smaller repair would be enough. The Nov. 12 vote moves that approach into an approved repair.
Brad Neff said the earlier concept involved digging up Washington Street and installing a new drain line. Perry said the older section of the long-term control plan had been estimated at close to $1 million when originally scheduled.
Source: YouTube transcript — Montpelier - Board of Works Meeting - November 12, 2026 (at 24:00)
Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.
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