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Western Massachusetts legislators seek seats for ratepayers on Springfield Water and Sewer commission

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Summary

Legislators representing communities served by the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission asked the joint committee to advance a bill (House 2330) that would add representation and an ombudsman so communities that buy water or use sewage services have a voice when rates, projects and hiring decisions are made.

Lawmakers from Western Massachusetts told the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government that communities that pay for Springfield Water and Sewer service lack representation on the commission that sets rates and oversees projects. Senator Adam Hinds (testifying on behalf of House Bill 2330) and Representatives Benjamin Finneran, Jose Oliveira and others…

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