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Millis Select Board approves FY26 water, sewer and stormwater rate increases after public hearing
Summary
After a consultant presentation and public comment, the Millis Select Board voted unanimously to increase water rates 12%, sewer rates 2% and the stormwater fee 4% for fiscal year 2026.
The Millis Select Board on June 30 approved increases to the town's utility enterprise rates following a public hearing and a presentation by consulting engineers.
Consultants from Tighe & Bond told the board the water enterprise faces rising operating costs, higher personnel expenses, and a planned transfer from the water fund to a town reserve that together produced a revenue gap of about $200,000 for FY26; the consultants recommended a 12% base rate increase for water to cover projected operating expenses, debt service and to maintain a cash cushion. Josh Bouchard and Hassan Doza of Tighe & Bond led the presentation and said the recommended increase would restore a healthy retained-earnings position for the fund.
The board opened the…
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