The Fall River Board of Health convened on September 29, 2025, to discuss a significant local upgrade proposal concerning a septic system and well installation at 66 Shannon Street. The meeting featured Mr. Aguiar, who presented the details of the petition.

The proposal involves a combination of repairing the existing septic system and drilling a new well on the property. Previously, the board had approved a plan for septic system replacement contingent upon the property owner connecting to municipal water. However, the applicant disagreed with this requirement, leading to the withdrawal of that proposal.

The current plan is similar to the previous one but includes the new well, which is to be located between the home and the nearby Watuppa Pond. A critical concern raised by Mr. Aguiar is that the proposed well would only maintain a 60-foot setback from the leaching field of a neighboring property, which could limit future repairs to that neighboring septic system.

Mr. Aguiar noted that the neighboring property owner had been notified of the hearing, and a certified mailing slip was provided as proof. He recommended that if the board approves the plan, the applicant should be required to record a one-bedroom deed restriction and a hold harmless agreement to protect both the city and the neighboring landowners due to the proximity of the well to their septic system.

The discussion also touched on the previous plan to connect to municipal water, which the applicant ultimately rejected due to the costs involved in extending the water main approximately 100 feet down the street.

The board members expressed readiness to move forward with the proposal, indicating a potential approval in the near future. The outcome of this meeting will have implications for both the applicant and the neighboring property owners regarding water and septic system management in the area.