On 9/12/23, The Falmouth Enterprise posted an article online entitled “Falmouth Select Board OKs Funds For Ocean Outfall Permit Process”. In the 9/15/23 printed edition, page 1, the same article is printed entitled, “$550,000 OK’d For Ocean Outfall Data Collection”.
Excerpts:
“The Falmouth Select Board moved the town forward along the road to permitting and constructing an ocean outfall pipe into Vineyard Sound, which is the town’s preferred option for long-term wastewater discharge, during its meeting on Monday, September 11.”
“The board approved $550,000 for the purpose of data collection and evaluations for an ocean outfall permit.”
“Data collection is slated to cost $1.4 million, which will be funded with town and state funds, along with settlement money the town received from the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence. The $550,000 approved Monday night is all settlement money.”