Board Approves Four Residential Septic System Plans
Manchester Board of Health unanimously approves four residential septic and sewer system design plans. The board cleared six-bedroom and five-bedroom sewage disposal plans for 15 Old Neck Road and 6 Highland Avenue, an accessory dwelling unit connection for 36 Masconomo Street, and a remedial water
Board of Health · Meeting of September 10, 2026
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA — Manchester Board of Health unanimously approves four residential septic and sewer system design plans. The board cleared six-bedroom and five-bedroom sewage disposal plans for 15 Old Neck Road and 6 Highland Avenue, an accessory dwelling unit connection for 36 Masconomo Street, and a remedial water filtration system for 17 Loading Place Road to address coliform and PFAS contamination. Public Health Agent Wendy Hansbury reported no issues with the designs, which all met state and local regulations.
The board voted unanimously to take no action regarding copper exceedance in Department of Public Works sewer discharge, noting the discharge outlet is 1.5 miles offshore.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of September 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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