Officials say rate study recommended steep increase; board debates staged approach

Jun 6, 2025

Board members recalled a prior rate study that recommended a large rate hike (one speaker cited 40%) and discussed whether to raise rates incrementally or in a single step to replenish funds for maintenance and capital needs.

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Members discussed the town’s long hiatus on utility rate increases and whether a formal rate study should guide a phased plan to shore up funds for maintenance, trimming and potential capital work.

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