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Lindenwold adopts sewer-rate ordinance after resident questions senior rate
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2026:5 on March 25, 2026, updating sewer‑use rates; during the public hearing Diane Veteri asked whether seniors receive a reduced rate and Councilman Raymond Morrisey clarified the senior rate applies to those who qualify for the senior freeze.
The Borough of Lindenwold adopted Ordinance 2026:5, which amends Chapter 260 (Sewer use: schedule of rates), following a public hearing at the March 25 council meeting.
Resident Diane Veteri asked for clarification about the rate for seniors. Councilman Raymond Morrisey replied that the senior rate is for those who qualify for the senior freeze. After the public hearing Councilwoman Linda Hess moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Jermaine Jackson seconded and the motion carried with all present voting aye.
The transcript records the clarification but does not provide numerical rate amounts or eligibility criteria beyond the reference to the senior freeze. The ordinance was adopted at the meeting and will be implemented per borough procedures for ordinance adoption.
