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Rutland-area fire district says water hookup to West Rutland is imminent; state permit and pressure valve still pending
Summary
Howard Burgess, representing Fire District No. 1, told the Town of Rutland Select Board on June 17 that the long-running hookup to West Rutland's water system is close to completion but still awaits a state construction permit, a right-of-way agreement and installation of a pressure-reducing valve.
At the Town of Rutland Select Board meeting on June 17, 2025, Howard Burgess, representing Fire District No. 1, told the board the district is "finally closed, and we expect that it should be done" on the connection to West Rutland's water system, but a state construction permit, a right-of-way agreement and a pressure‑reducing valve remain to be completed.
The hookup will route water from a 12‑inch main provided by West Rutland into the district's system, which uses 8‑inch mains on Main Street. Burgess said West Rutland will provide water service and assume maintenance and customer billing; West Rutland…
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