Job Opening – Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator , Medfield MA

Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator, Medfield, Massachusetts The Town of Medfield, MA is seeking applicants for the position of WWTP Chief Operator. The position works under the general direction of the Public Works Director, and performs managerial functions for the WWTP and pumping station operations. The position guides the wastewater systems operations and contract activities. Experience … Read more

EPA Funding Cuts Looming

The budget proposal put forth last week by the Trump administration would impact the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency significantly, if passed. The EPA’s new budget for fiscal year 2018 (beginning October, 2017) would be reduced by $2.6 billion. This would include a 31 percent cut in discretionary spending, and the elimination of 3,200 positions within … Read more

MA Water Resources Commission Approves Increased Buffer in Water Demand Projections for the Cape & Islands

3a-Memo_to_WRC_on_WNF_buffer_revision_01-31-17 At their March 9, 2017 meeting, the MA Water Resources Commission approved an increase in the buffer added to their water demand projections for municipal suppliers, from 5 percent to 10 percent, for Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard water suppliers. This includes water suppliers in Bourne, north of the Cape Cod Canal.  The suppliers … Read more

Job Opening, Water/Sewer Supervisor – Town of Canton, MA

March 1, 2017 – Position performs division level administrative & supervisory work in directing the planning & operations of both a municipal water treatment and distribution  system and a waste water collection system. The work includes the supervision & scheduling of staff; ordering of supplies;; training of staff; preparation of required state and/or federal reports  … Read more

Coldwater Fisheries Resources Mapping Revised; Implications for WMA Permitting

FW: MassGIS Data Update: DFW Coldwater Fisheries Resources Water suppliers renewing their Water Management Act permits or seeking new permits in subbasins face additional metrics when Coldwater Fisheries are mapped within the subbasin.  MassGIS has updated the mapped areas based upon recent data:  From: Trust, Michael (MassIT) Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 11:17 AM Subject: MassGIS … Read more