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The New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Executive Committee voted on September 7, 2022 to recommend amendments to the NEWEA Constitution and Bylaws to address the adoption of the Water Environment Association (WEF) and NEWEA-Member-Only (for our non-WEF members) Codes of Conduct.

To review the sections with proposed changes, please review the following link: http://www.newea.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NEWEA-Bylaws-Amendments-Notification-to-NEWEA-Membership-30NOV2022.pdf

An annotated version of the Bylaws with proposed changes can be downloaded at the following link: https://files.constantcontact.com/9308e516001/0cd34042-2b43-4e34-bc57-414c0c6d93b9.docx

A version of the Bylaws with the changes accepted can be accessed at the following link: http://www.newea.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NEWEA-BYLAWS-30NOV2022-FINAL.pdf

The amendments have been reviewed and approved by the NEWEA Bylaws Committee, the WEF Constitution and Bylaws Committee, and the NEWEA Executive Committee. The amended Bylaws will be submitted to the membership for an adoption vote at the Annual Business Meeting on January 23, 2023 as per the requirements of Article 18 of the NEWEA Bylaws. 

Questions regarding these amendments may be directed to the NEWEA Executive Director, or to James Barsanti, chair of the NEWEA Bylaws Committee, at [email protected].

Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2012 Work Year

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NEWEA Safety Committee: Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2012 Work Year

Early in 2013, the NEWEA Safety Committee mailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2012 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Increase safety awareness and minimize accidents/injuries. Gather information regarding the status of safety programs at wastewater treatment facilities throughout New ...
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A Look Back- NEWEA 2013 Annual Conference in Review

As NEWEA begins preparations for the 2014 Annual Conference, to be held January 26-29, 2014 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel, we’re looking back at some of last year’s highlights for inspiration and motivation. The 2013 Annual Conference followed the theme “This is where it begins,” marking the launch of NEWEA’s new brand, and ...
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The Power to Heal – Successful Fundraiser at 2013 Spring Meeting

On June 4, 2013, less than two months after the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon, NEWEA members and the greater Cape Cod community banded together in a fundraiser for the Richard Family Fund. The Richard Family suffered dearly because of the bombings, which killed 8-year-old Martin and left his mother and sister severely injured. ...
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Hands-On Training Provided at Operations Challenge Training Day

The annual Operations Challenge Training Day, held this year on April 19th , was another great success. Operations Challenge is the “Wastewater Olympics” for professionals in the wastewater treatment industry. Teams of 4 members compete in 5 separate events: operations, maintenance, laboratory, safety and collection systems Veteran competitors and new recruits representing teams from Massachusetts, ...
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