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Committee declines bill to directly fund Vassalboro sanitary district; minority proposal would create competitive grant program
Summary
Senator Brett Bradstreet asked the committee for a one‑time $2 million appropriation to reduce the debt burden on the Vassalboro Sanitary District; the committee recommended 'Ought Not to Pass' and a minority proposed a targeted competitive grant alternative.
Senator Brett Bradstreet asked the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee for a one‑time $2,000,000 appropriation to reduce the debt of the Vassalboro Sanitary District, arguing the town’s sewer customers faced unusually large annual assessments that threaten household finances.
Why this matters: The sanitary district serves roughly 200 properties; testimony described average annual charges to district ratepayers of about $2,600, compared with a statewide average of around $900. Witnesses told the committee the district had exhausted available principal forgiveness and state grant funds and that the district had already received state assistance and some local support but remained under severe financial strain.
Key testimony and numbers
Senator Bradstreet (sponsor) explained the request and said the town and…
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