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Hillsborough commission adopts 2026 water budget with 8% rate increase; approves 25% sewer rate increase
Summary
The Town of Hillsborough Water & Sewer Commission approved a $955,359 water budget for 2026 with an 8% across‑the‑board water rate increase beginning with February billing and adopted a $1,316,360 sewer budget implementing a previously‑noticed 25% sewer rate increase tied to the asset management plan.
The Town of Hillsborough Water & Sewer Commission on Jan. 27 approved its proposed 2026 water budget of $955,359 and implemented an 8% water rate increase on all billing tiers beginning with the Feb. 2026 1st Issue billing.
Administrator Penny Griffin told commissioners that water usage billed in 2025 totaled $886,492, about $21,408 below the prior year budget of $907,900, and that if usage and rates hold at 2025 levels the proposed 2026 budget would face a projected shortfall of $68,866. To close the gap commissioners voted, by unanimous vote of those present, to approve the budget and the 8% rate increase. Commissioners also agreed to include a notice and a link to the New Hampshire Water & Wastewater Rates Dashboard with the February bills to help customers compare rates.
Separately, the Commission approved the proposed 2026 sewer budget of $1,316,360 and implemented the previously noticed 25% sewer rate increase tied to the asset management plan, effective with the Feb. 2026 1st Issue billing. Commissioner Dana Clow moved to approve the sewer budget and rate adjustment and Commissioner Dave Lewis seconded; minutes record all voted in favor.
The minutes do not record a roll‑call tally beyond "all voted in favor." The orders take effect with the February billing cycle; customers will receive the February 1 bills reflecting the new rates.
