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Charter panel debates whether water/sewer authority should remain under finance or move to utilities/public works
Charter Revision Commission (Group 1), Town of New Canaan · February 5, 2026
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Summary
Group 1 discussed moving water and sewer (WPCA) responsibilities out of the Board of Finance and into a utilities or public works body, citing growing technical complexity and implications for sewer rates, bonds and development. Commissioners agreed to coordinate with Group 2 and the full CRC for a wider review.
Commissioners spent substantial time on Feb. 4 debating whether the water and sewer boards — historically tied to the Board of Finance and WPCA functions — should be reallocated to a utilities commission or public works commission.
Speakers noted the WPCA currently…
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