White Knight / Sludgehammer septic rejuvenation system. Resident must sign a release stating that they understand that the system is not a new system nor that it fixes the old system; a replacement or repair may be needed in the future. The property owner-signed release must be included with all paperwork required for the installation and any applications made by the property owner and/or installer regarding the rejuvenation system. A copy is to be sent to Jane Linhares, Old Colony Planning Council Septic Betterment Program, for use in low interest loan applications.

Variances:.

87 Fairview Avenue:

Separation to surface water supply (1) septic tank: from the required 400’ to proposed 110’, and (2) soil absorption system (SAS): from the required 400’ to proposed 121’

Design flow from the required 150 gpd/br to proposed 131 gpd/br

Setback to property line (1) septic tank: from the required 10’ to proposed 3.1”, and (2) (SAS): from the required 10’ to proposed 3.2’

Reduction in separation to groundwater from the required 5’ to proposed 4’ per Presby approval letter (remedial use)

MacInnes moved to approve the variances; all in favor.

MacInnes moved to approve the variance; all in favor.

Late fees on annual licenses: Because of the extra work required for the processing of the new Recycling Center vehicle stickers, the principal clerk requested the annual license late fee assessment be extended from January 1, 2009 to the closing of business day (4:30 p.m.) January 16, 2009. Board agreed.

Extra Christmas trash pick up: Board agreed to allow residents to dispose of extra trash through Friday, January 16, 2009.