York Sewer District

10/28/2026

DONICA ROAD PROJECT UPDATE

WE HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS TO SHARE! DONICA ROAD SEWER EXTENSION IS OFFICIALLY OPERATIONAL!

After months of construction and more than a few challenges along the way, we successfully started up the new Donica Road pump station today. We encountered a few minor issues during startup, which is not unusual with a new facility, but our team worked through them and the station is now up and running.
This was the final major milestone needed to bring the sewer extension online. The new infrastructure is now operational, marking the completion of a significant investment in the community’s wastewater infrastructure.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

There are still several steps that must take place before individual property owners begin the connection process.

1. The District must first finalize the total cost of the project. Once all expenses have been accounted for, we will deduct applicable grants and other funding contributions to determine the amount that must be recovered through property assessments.

2. Property owners will receive a written notification of their proposed assessment.

3. The District will hold a public hearing to explain how the assessments were calculated, answer questions, and provide an opportunity for interested parties to be heard.

We understand that assessments and connection requirements are
important issues for property owners, and we intend to make this process as clear and transparent as possible. Information regarding the District’s assessment financing options will also be provided.

IS CONSTRUCTION COMPLETELY FINISHED
Not quite. While the sewer system is now operational, there are still some finishing touches needed throughout the project area. The District and our engineers are currently developing a final punch list for the contractor. Most of the remaining items are cosmetic in nature, including final grading, landscaping, surface restoration, cleanup, and other details that need attention before the project is formally closed out. Residents may continue to see crews working along Donica Rd and around the pump station as these items are addressed. This work will not prevent the sewer system from operating.

THANK YOU
A sincere thank you to everyone as this has been a major undertaking, and it certainly hasn’t been without its challenges. We want to thank Albanese D&S, Woodard & Curran, our subcontractors, and the many District employees who have worked hard to bring this project to completion. We also appreciate the support of our funding partners, whose contributions helped make this investment possible.

Most importantly we want to thank the residents and businesses along Donica Rd and in the surrounding area. We know it has not been easy for any of you, but we greatly appreciate your patience through it all.
Please watch for future correspondence regarding assessments and the connection process. We will provide clear instructions and reasonable notice as we move into the next phase.
This sewer extension represents an important long-term investment in reliable wastewater service, groundwater protection, and the future of this neighborhood.

10/28/2026

📢 Upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting

The York Sewer District Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: York Sewer District
21 Bay Haven Road, York, Maine

Please visit www.yorksewerdistrict.org for the Agenda.

At York Sewer District, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and protecting public health and the environment.

10/08/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING! | Administrative Assistant

York Sewer District | York, Maine
Full-Time or Part-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

York Sewer District is looking for a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to join our Finance Team!

This position is an important part of our front-office operations and will help provide friendly, professional service to our customers while supporting the Finance Team and day-to-day administrative needs of the District.

💼 What You’ll Do:
• Answer phones and assist customers with routine questions
• Greet and assist customers in the office
• Help with bill payments, account questions, and other customer needs
• Provide administrative support to the Finance Team
• Prepare materials for meetings
• Handle printing, copying, scanning, filing, and recordkeeping
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintain organized paper and electronic files
• Assist with post office runs and other office errands
• Support the District’s commitment to excellent customer service

⭐ What We’re Looking For:
• Previous administrative, office, receptionist, or customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with the public
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Able to learn new systems and procedures
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

🕐 Schedule Options

Full-Time:
Monday–Thursday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Part-Time:
Monday–Thursday | 5 hours per day

💰 Compensation:
Competitive hourly wage based on qualifications and experience.

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Alda Sharxhi at:
[email protected]

📍 York Sewer District | York, Maine

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10/08/2026

DONICA ROAD SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT UPDATE

The Donica Road Sewer Extension Project is nearing completion, and we appreciate the community’s continued patience as we work through the final steps of the project.

Unfortunately, an outstanding contractual matter related to the electrical work has delayed the electrical inspection needed to establish permanent power and move forward with the pump station startup. The District is actively working with the project team and contractor to resolve this matter and keep the project moving forward.

While this is being addressed, we are continuing with other important closeout activities. Next Tuesday, representatives of the District and project team will be walking the construction area to identify any remaining items that need to be completed or corrected before final acceptance. Residents may see us inspecting paved areas, restored properties, and other portions of the project. This is a normal part of the construction closeout process and helps ensure the completed work meets the District’s expectations.

We understand that residents are eager to see this project completed, and we share that goal. We are working diligently to complete the remaining requirements, establish permanent power, and bring the pump station into service as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding throughout this project. We will provide another update when we have meaningful progress to report.

10/08/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: OPERATOR II 🚨

Looking for a career where your work actually matters?

York Sewer District is looking for an experienced Operator II to join our wastewater operations team! 💧

This is an opportunity to work with a knowledgeable team while helping operate and maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps our York community healthy and thriving.

💧 What you’ll do:

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes
• Troubleshoot treatment and equipment issues
• Work with pumps, motors, blowers, valves and SCADA systems
• Perform laboratory testing and process-control work
• Maintain treatment plant and collection-system equipment
• Support pump station and sewer system operations
• Participate in infrastructure improvement projects
• Help respond to emergencies through an on-call rotation

⭐ What we offer:

✅ Four-day workweek — Monday–Thursday
✅ Excellent benefits
✅ Stable, full-time employment
✅ A knowledgeable and experienced operations team
✅ Hands-on work with a wide variety of treatment and mechanical systems
✅ The opportunity to make a direct impact on essential infrastructure in the Town of York

Qualifications: Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate and Grade III Collection System Operator Certificate, along with a valid driver’s license.

If you’re an experienced wastewater professional looking for meaningful work, stability, and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Submit your resume to Ashley Adams at Career Management Associates at [email protected]

Come be part of the team keeping York’s water clean and our community moving forward. 💧

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

DONICA ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The Donica Road project continues to move closer to completion, with much of the recent activity focused on cleanup, paving, electrical work, and restoration. Richardson electric was onsite continuing work on the pump station electrical system, including pulling wire and working on the automatic transfer switch, which brings us closer to being ready for permanent power and pump station startup.
KEY MILESTONE
Albanese’s paving and cleanup crew returned last Friday and completed additional restoration behind Camden Bank and in the Meadowbrook area. Approximately 122 square yards of pavement was placed.
WHERE WE ARE NOW
Most of the physical construction is complete, and the project is largely down to electrical completion, permanent power, startup and testing. As well as final cleanup and grading at the pump station site, and punch-list items. We currently have a tentative pump station startup date of October 13th, but that date depends on CMP completing the permanent electrical service.
Residents may still see crews at the pump station completing final grading, cleanup, and site restoration while the electrical work moves forward. The good news is that the heavy construction that affected Donica Road for much of the project is essentially behind us, and the remaining work should generally be much less disruptive.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

DONICA ROAD WEEKLY UPDATE
Here’s a summary of the work completed August 31- September 4 on the Donica Road sewer project:
INSTALLATION This past week was relatively quiet from a construction standpoint. Albanese completed several remaining mechanical items, including installation of the air release valve near the Eldredge Drive area and additional valve and connection work at the Meadowbrook North vault.
PUMP STATION The biggest issue right now is getting permanent power to the pump station. Richardson Electric is awaiting final electrical components needed to finish its work. Once those components arrive, they can complete the wiring and have the installation inspected. Once inspection is complete, CMP must make the final connection and energize the new electrical service, then we can power up the pumps and controls and begin startup and operational testing.
KEY MILESTONE:
The gravity sewer, force main, pump station wet well, pumps, valve vaults and the majority of the underground piping are installed. The new force main has successfully passed pressure testing, and much of Donica Rd has been restored and paved.
FIELD ISSUES
CMP continues to be a challenge with getting a firm schedule. The District and our contractors will continue pushing for a firm commitment, but once our electrical work is complete and inspected, the timing of CMP’s final connection is largely outside of our control
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
As construction continues, residents should continue to expect weekday construction activities, construction equipment, and occasional temporary traffic impacts within the work zone.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR SEPTEMBER 8-11
Electrical work will continue. If the site appears quiet, it does not mean the project has stalled- we are simply waiting on steps that must occur in sequence before the pump station can be placed into operation
SCHEDULE
We will continue to keep everyone updated as we get firmer dates, particularly for permanent power and the remaining paving.