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Woonsocket council approves contract for citywide water‑meter installations
Summary
The Woonsocket City Council unanimously approved a contract with Hydro Utilities to install about 9,600 water meters, funded by a $5 million infrastructure loan with roughly 40% forgivable; homeowners will be responsible for code‑related meter raises.
The Woonsocket City Council on Jan. 21 approved a resolution authorizing the public works director to contract with Hydro Utilities to install new water meters across the city.
The vote, on Resolution 25R15, was 6–0. Councilman Kenoyer made the motion and Councilwoman Harmon seconded it. Council President Gendron announced the ayes carried the measure.
The resolution covers installation of roughly 9,600 meters already purchased by the city. Council members and staff described the contract as the installation phase following a prior purchase contract for the meters themselves. Public Works Director (unnamed in the meeting) told the council the…
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