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Charlton commissioners discuss large billing discrepancy at Route 20 McDonald’s; abatement numbers deferred to next month
Summary
Board members reviewed meter data that shows much lower flows after a new meter was installed at the McDonald’s on Route 20 and discussed a recommended 75% abatement for the contested quarter; commissioners agreed to defer a final abatement vote until staff provides detailed numbers.
Town staff and consultants told the Board of Sewer and Water Commissioners that the McDonald’s on Route 20 (referred to as Charlton East) was billed substantially more than historical usage for one quarter because the previously installed flow meter was recording incorrectly.
Chris McClure, referencing work by Brian Owens, said the newly installed meter is recording much lower usage than the old meter and that the evidence supports an abatement for the disputed quarter. “We and we feel that an abatement would be warranted,…
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