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Water and Sewer rate increase

At the June 14, 2010 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board approved new water and sewer rates for Residential and Commercial use.

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Presentation made before the Selectmen

In order to give all customers adequate notice on the water they are currently using, the new rates will have a staggered implementation date.  All water on the meter will be billed as follows:

Bills sent in June 2010 will be at the old rate
Bills sent in July 2010 will be at the old rate
Bills sent in August 2010 will be at the old rate
Bills sent in September 2010 will be at the old rate

Bills sent in October 2010 will be at the new rate
Bills sent in November 2010 will be at the new rate
Bills sent in December will be at the new rate
Bills sent in January 2011 will be at the new rate
Bills sent in February 2011 will be at the new rate
Bills sent in March 2011 will be at the new rate

Full Break Down of New Rates

Examples of residential water and sewer bills (billed twice per year)

Minimum user            Current bill                  New bill           Estimated Annual Cost
20,000 gallons           $62.45                        $74.00                        $148.00

Average user
30,000 gallons           $125.95                      $149.00                      $298.00

Typical Family
45,000 gallons           $236.20                      $276.50                      $553.00

Most of our customers use 50,000 gallons or less per bill.  If you would like to get an estimate on what your new bill may be, please call us at 781-270-1670