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Worcester County commissioners set public hearing on water and sewer rate plan, agree to post explanatory materials online
Summary
After heated debate over past deficits and how to notify ratepayers, the Worcester County Commissioners voted to schedule a public hearing on proposed enterprise fund rate changes and to publish a detailed explanation of deficits and projected per-household impacts online within the next one to two weeks.
The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously March 18 to schedule a public hearing on proposed changes to county water and sewer enterprise funds and to publish a document online within the next week or two that explains how the proposed rate changes were calculated.
The commissioners’ decision follows a lengthy discussion about a $2.2 million operating deficit in the enterprise funds for fiscal 2026 and a previously made $9.2 million transfer from the general fund to cover prior deficits. Commissioner Bertino urged a mailed notice to all ratepayers; others argued a web posting and electronic link would be more economical for districts already facing deficits. Commissioners agreed the final document will be circulated to the seven commissioners for review before public posting.
Why it matters: the county’s 11 water and…
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