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The proposed FY27 sewer rate would increase 16% to $18.38 per cubic foot, while the minimum charge would rise 5% to $139. The Commission also discussed establishing a stormwater utility, which would create a future fee for street sweeping and drain cleaning.
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Residents would pay higher sewer rates under the FY27 proposal. The Commission said the increase is tied in part to the cost of discharging wastewater, while betterment payments are ending and retained earnings will not be used this year. A stormwater utility bylaw is headed to Town Meeting; if approved, a future stormwater fee would support required drainage and street-cleaning work.
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