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Barre board raises metered rate to $7/1,000 gallons and bulk rate to $9.50/1,000
Summary
The town approved increases to metered residential water (from $6 to $7 per 1,000 gallons) and bulk water (from $8.50 to $9.50 per 1,000 gallons), effective with the April 2026 billing, to align with neighboring Albion's rate change.
The Barre Town Board voted to raise the towns metered residential water rate from $6 to $7 per 1,000 gallons and to increase bulk water from $8.50 to $9.50 per 1,000 gallons.
Chair explained the rate increase was prompted by the village of Albion raising its metered-water rate to the town and said the board needs to match that increase. Chair noted, "the village of Albion will be increasing the rate metered water to the town of Berry beginning April 1 or beginning in April 2026," and stated the town must raise its rates accordingly. The board discussed implementation timing; the bulk rate increase was set to take effect with the April 2026 billing.
The motion to adopt the new rates was made, seconded and carried by voice vote. The board did not provide a recorded roll-call in the transcript. Staff will incorporate the new rates into billing and notify customers as required.
