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Town discusses possible large Albion water bill and explores 75‑25 grant for salt shed
Summary
Murray’s highway and water superintendent said the Town of Albion has not billed Murray since June 2025 and a large bill may be forthcoming; he is exploring a 75‑25 salt‑shed grant with MRB Group and Orleans County Soil and Water, and Katie Sommerfeldt will prepare the $500‑fee application.
Highway & Water Superintendent Dirk Lammes told the Feb. 3 Murray Town work meeting that the Town of Albion has not billed Murray since June 2025 and that the town may face a substantial water bill this year. Lammes said he is exploring a 75‑25 grant opportunity for a new salt shed with MRB Group and Orleans County Soil and Water.
Why it matters: A large catch‑up water bill could affect the town’s near‑term finances, and a successful 75‑25 grant for a salt shed would leverage outside funds to improve storage and operations for winter maintenance.
Details: The transcript records that the Town of Albion has not billed Murray since June 2025; officials said a large bill may be forthcoming. Lammes reported he is working with MRB Group and Orleans County Soil and Water on a 75‑25 grant opportunity for a salt shed; the application is to be written by Katie Sommerfeldt and carries a $500 application fee. The transcript does not record grant award status or a vote to pursue the application.
Next steps: Lammes will continue exploring the grant opportunity and the town will need to track any outstanding billing from Albion. The transcript records no formal vote or funding commitment on the salt‑shed application.
