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Barre wins $2.1 million grant for 250,000‑gallon water tank; Murray asked to consider participation
Summary
Minutes show the Town of Barre received a $2,097,940 IMG grant to build a 250,000‑gallon tank to raise southern Barre’s water pressure; the project would affect the southwest portion of Murray and could increase water rates for some Murray residents if they join an intermunicipal agreement.
The Town of Barre has received an IMG grant of $2,097,940 to build a new 250,000‑gallon water storage tank, according to the March 3, 2026 Town of Murray work‑meeting minutes. Barre plans to place the new tank in the Pine Hill area to raise water pressure in the town’s southern portion from 810 feet HGL to 860 feet HGL and to supplement an existing 150,000‑gallon tank on Route 98.
The minutes state the project would affect the southwest portion of the Town of Murray and that participation by Murray could require an intermunicipal agreement that would increase water rates for some Murray residents. The towns of Albion, Ridgeway, Barre and Murray are identified as parties involved in planning and coordination. Barre intends to bid the work in December 2026 or January 2027 and is looking at a 2027 construction start.
Why this matters: the project would change local water pressure and storage capacity for multiple towns and could alter rates for a subset of customers in Murray if the town agrees to a financial share under an intermunicipal arrangement. The timeline for procurement and construction means decisions about participation and funding commitments would need to be resolved before bidding in late 2026.
Details recorded in the minutes include the grant amount ($2,097,940), proposed tank capacity (250,000 gallons), the hydraulic grade line increase (from 810' to 860' HGL), and the intent to supplement the existing 150,000‑gallon tank on Route 98. The minutes do not identify who from Barre presented the grant or provide a full text of any intermunicipal agreement; the acronym “IMG” is recorded in the minutes but not expanded.
Next steps noted in the minutes: the Town of Barre is seeking Murray’s blessing and possible financial participation; Murray’s board will continue to discuss the proposal and make a future decision on whether to participate.
