The town will be awarded a $200,000 grant to repair and maintain its water and sewage systems in a comprehensive push to maintain Somerset’s infrastructure.

“If you look at each of my towns, infrastructure is huge. Especially water and sewage,” said state Rep. Patricia Haddad, who represents Dighton, Somerset, Swansea, and Taunton in the 5th Bristol District.

She claimed that Somerset’s water and sewage treatment plants need upgrading and “constant maintenance.” The grant is a combination of monies from the state budget and federal money. Haddad said another grant comparable in value will also be dispersed to neighboring Swansea to address ailments of the town's sewage system.

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