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Gloucester board moves forward on up-to-$3 million utilities borrowing; residents press water‑system grievances
Summary
Supervisors approved a borrowing resolution up to $3 million for utilities projects approved in the FY26 budget after staff outlined priorities and timeline; public commenters urged relief and compensation for water system failures in specific neighborhoods.
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 approved a resolution advancing a public‑hearing process and financing work for up to $3,000,000 in borrowing to fund utilities projects approved in the FY26 budget, county financial staff said.
Chief Financial Officer Maria Callaway told the board the FY26 utilities projects previously approved total about $2.35 million in revised estimates and that the resolution sets a not‑to‑exceed borrowing cap of $3,000,000 to provide flexibility for fluctuating project costs. "The $3,000,000 is what is listed in our resolution as a not to exceed amount," Callaway said, explaining the county sought flexibility because construction prices vary and some projects may come in higher or lower.
Callaway described a…
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