Bright Star Well Site expansion land exchange
Summary
The town bought 0.92 acres it says it must have to expand the Bright Star Well site for PFAS water cleanup — at a steep price of $264,000 in water credits plus $59,500 for road access.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$323,500 total in water credits and reimbursement, with the broader PFAS remediation loan through WIFA still in review.
Everyone on town water, once the well site expansion removes PFAS contamination.
Taxpayers bear a high land cost; the seller loses developable lots, which the appraisal reflected.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Council Meeting - Nov 10, 2026
The town bought 0.92 acres it says it must have to expand the Bright Star Well site for PFAS water cleanup — at a steep price of $264,000 in water credits plus $59,500 for road access.
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