Town of Harwich, Massachusetts
Community Meeting
September 27, 2007
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Harwich Community Center

Welcome by Water Quality Task Force – Wastewater Management Subcommittee

Introduce Wastewater Management Subcommittee members
Introduce town’s consultant - the CDM project team
Discuss role and responsibilities of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) in this process.

Meeting Purpose
Provide an overview to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) development process and schedule

Review why the Town of Harwich is undertaking this important program

Notify local residents and business owners of the importance for them to participate in the process and how they can do so.

Harwich CWMP Overall Plan and Schedule

Scope of Services

Phase I – Wastewater Needs Assessment and Review of Alternatives

Review Public Involvement Plan
Review existing data
Conduct Wastewater Needs Assessment
Develop Draft Summary Plan and Next Steps

Phase II – Develop Final Program

Review Public Involvement Plan
Review of MEP Plan
Review of Effluent Disposal Sites
Define Collection and Treatment System Options
Refine and Evaluate Alternatives
Develop Recommended Program

Schedule

Review schedule milestones and meeting dates

How to Keep Informed

Water Quality Task Force- Wastewater Management Subcommittee
Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Website – Meeting Schedule and Meeting Minutes (see website, Calendar of Events, etc.)
Channel 18 – Postings
eMail – sign-ups

Questions/Discussion