Hampton Ponds Association Requests City of Westfield to Reverse Decision on Sewer Pump Maintenance
The Hampton Ponds Association, led by president Susan McFarlin, is asking the Water Commission of Westfield to rescind a decision made on Nov. 10 to stop maintaining sewer grinder pumps by June 30, 2026. Residents were notified of the decision via certified letters in December, stating that maintenance costs would shift to homeowners after that date.
The pumps were installed in the 1990s as part of a city initiative to connect homes to the sewer system. The association claims the city agreed to cover maintenance costs, highlighting their dependency on the pumps for sewer access. A meeting is scheduled for Feb. 12 to discuss the residents' concerns, while city officials maintain that homeowners were responsible for pump upkeep based on original agreements.
