Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Smyrna public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities
Emergency water plant equipment purchase
One of two electrolyzer banks that produce bleach disinfectant at the water treatment plant failed. A $207,804.99 emergency replacement was announced — without it, the town could lose water production capacity.
Mason Tucker Booster Station SRF loan
An $8 million low-interest state loan (3.29%, 20 years) will upgrade the booster station serving Sam Ridley and the hospital, plus unlock the idle Hilltop station — with no rate increase for customers.
Stormwater Utility Fee and Account Management
The committee is reviewing vacant property accounts and discussing the stormwater utility fees adopted in the recent town budget. These fees impact commercial and residential property owners across Smyrna.
Municipal Records Digitization and Management Initiative
The town is advancing contracts to digitize decades of paper records for the town clerk, court clerk, and human resources, integrating them into a secure Laserfiche content management system.