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Beverly resident tells council meter issue left him with a high bill; says city delayed inspection
Summary
Elliot Margolis told the Beverly City Council that a $420 water bill—far above his typical charge—was not investigated promptly and that city staff refused immediate meter testing. He said he paid only his usual amounts while contesting the charge and provided the council copies of his correspondence.
A Beverly resident told the City Council Monday he received a significantly higher water bill and said the city delayed investigating the meter.
Elliot Margolis of 6 Cobblers Lane addressed the council during the public comment period, saying he received a bill for about $420 approximately a year ago while his typical total bills had been about $150. “If I had a leak of that much money flowing around, I’d know it,”…
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