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BCWA facing potential health department violation

By   /  November 29, 2012  /  News  /  2 Comments

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The Bristol County Water Authority is expected to issue a press release Thursday regarding a potential violation of Environmental Protection Agency trihalomethane regulations. BCWA Executive Director Pamela Marchand addressed the issue at Wednesday night’s board of directors meeting. She said that while the EPA previously required THM levels under an annual running average of 100 [...]

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BCWA Executive Director blames politics on separation from Providence Water Supply Board

By   /  November 15, 2012  /  News  /  No Comments

BCWA Executive Director Pamela Marchand, shown here at Wednesday's Board of Directors meeting, said she favored one alternative rate structure because of its simplicity.

Bristol County Water Authority Executive Director Pamela Marchand characterized her split with the Providence Water Supply Board as a “political decision” Wednesday night ahead of a media report released Thursday detailing a $256,000 buyout package she received from the PWSB. This week’s Hummel Report, entitled “Buyout,” states Ms. Marchand was terminated without cause in Dec. [...]

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Warren council prez Stanley won’t back down on BCWA ‘witch hunt’ statement

By   /  October 19, 2012  /  News  /  8 Comments

Warren Town Council president Chris Stanley, standing, address Ray Palmieri at Thursday night's town council forum.

Bad blood still lingers between Warren’s town council president and a group of residents who questioned the governing of the Bristol County Water Authority earlier this year and last. At an otherwise benign and measured forum for Warren Town Council candidates Thursday night at town hall, council president Chris Stanley responded to BCWA critics when [...]

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BCWA, union sign new deal

By   /  August 21, 2012  /  Government & Politics, News  /  No Comments

The Bristol County Water Authority board of directors and Local 359 of the Utility Workers of America have agreed upon a new three-year contract. The contract was reached with the assistance of a federal mediator and is already effective. The BCWA was represented by Joe Whelan, a Bristol resident who specializes in labor negotiations. Board [...]

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Progress being made at BCWA

By   /  August 20, 2012  /  Letters to the Editor, Opinion  /  No Comments

To the editor: Six months time, some new blood, and an infusion of new ideas appear to be helping the Bristol County Water Authority get their ship back on course. Barrington Director Robert Allio pointed out at the last meeting that their pension fund management company, which has been at the helm for at least [...]

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