Water Commission Reorganizes; Harris Remains Chair
Water & Sewer Commission reorganizes, retaining Harris as Chair while electing Ortiz and Szwed to new posts. The three commissioners unanimously approved the annual reorganization, with Marshall L. Harris retained as Chairman, Gilberto Ortiz elected Vice Chairman, and Michael T. Szwed elected
Water _ Sewer Commission · Meeting of June 16, 2026
MONSON — Water & Sewer Commission reorganizes, retaining Harris as Chair while electing Ortiz and Szwed to new posts. The three commissioners unanimously approved the annual reorganization, with Marshall L. Harris retained as Chairman, Gilberto Ortiz elected Vice Chairman, and Michael T.
Szwed elected Clerk. The board addressed meter-replacement delays tied to software testing and vendor-managed encoder warranty repairs, and reviewed Main Street reconstruction utilities work marking water and sewer connection points with plans requiring 100 percent completion for commission authorization and USDA grant application. The commission's Risk & Resilience assessment received certification from the Department of Environmental Protection, with an Emergency Response Plan update due December 31, 2026.
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Source: the Water _ Sewer Commission meeting of June 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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