One of the major initiatives currently underway that could affect the future of the Town Center is the possibility of a establishing a water district or otherwise providing a public water supply. A workgroup initiated by the Sherborn Business Association has been studying this possibility. The workgroup submitted a report to the Selectmen last October. That report is posted on the Planning Board web site which can be accessed by clicking on the underlined words. The link to the report can be found in the "News" section of the web page.
That report has been followed by test wells drilled on Price Woodlands off Morse Road. When that parcel was acquired by the Town in the 1990's, it was designated for future use as a municipal well site since it overlaps with one of the Town's aquifers. The test wells indicate that there appears to be sufficient quantity at the site. However, the tests for water quality have not yet been completed. When that information is available it will be posted here.
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As you may know, a survey questionnaire about Town Center issues was mailed with Town Census forms this year. The questionnaire includes questions about the proposed water district. If you have not yet returned your questionnaire, please do so. However, whether you have or not, please feel free also express your opinions here.
One issue related to the creation of a water district is the area it would encompass. A map is posted on the front page of this blog that indicates one possible district. What are your thoughts on what the boundaries should be and/or what areas should be served if a water district is created?
I agree that safe drinking water and reduction of health problems from contaminated water or compromised water sources are public goods. There's no doubt.
I think the downtown business owners are presumptuous, however, in thinking that all town citizens will reap equal benefits from this.
To put it simply, it's a two-way street. I don't see any real cause and effect between this work and the downtown flourishing as a consequence.
It's unclear to me (and perhaps I'm reading this wrong) whether this is a preventative measure or an improvement on existing service.
I for one would definitely like to see what the answers are to the advisory committee's questions.
Thank you,
Ambrose Cohen (son of a Sherborn resident, though not a current resident myself)
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