Washingtonville adopts 2025-26 water and sewer budgets as residents press for revenue clarity and audit answers

The Village of Washingtonville Board of Trustees adopted the proposed 2025–26 general, water and sewer budgets at its Feb. 3 meeting, following extended public comment and trustee questions about how the village projects water and sewer revenues and how recent state reviews affect the village’s finances.

Public commenters and trustees pressed village staff for detail on the basis for projected increases in water and sewer revenue in the coming year, including roughly $70,000 in increased water rents, about $150,000 in bulk-water revenue and roughly $200,000 in sewer rents noted in the adopted budget. Residents asked how those numbers were calculated and whether they depend on meter replacements and new billing practices.

Why it matters: Water and sewer revenues are a material component of the village’s operating cash flow. The board’s decision to adopt the budgets while audits and a…