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The Select Board approved new utility charges effective May 1, 2026: the seasonal residential water rate will rise from $8.50 to $29.91 per 100 cubic feet, the year-round base water rate from $18.46 to $19.94, and the sewer rate will be $17.41 per 100 cubic feet. The water-rate vote passed 4-1, while the sewer-rate vote was unanimous.
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Residents will pay substantially more for water during the May-through-September seasonal period beginning May 1, 2026. The Board said the increases are tied to long-term water and wastewater infrastructure investments. Proposed Building Department permit-fee changes and the Annual Town Meeting warrant were not finalized; both hearings were continued to April 6.
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