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Somerville approved 15% Fiscal Year 2027 water and sewer rate increases, with an average single-family home expected to pay about $413 more annually. The Council cited aging infrastructure, including pipes that are 90% over 50 years old and 70% over 100 years old, as a major reason for the increase.
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The approved rates are intended to help maintain water and sewer services and fund major infrastructure work. Sewer rates are also planned to rise 15% annually through Fiscal Year 2029. The Council approved $5.9 million for school and city facility projects, including roof replacements, five new classrooms at Healey School, and Argenziano School boiler replacement. Many additional budget, capital, housing, and public safety requests were sent to committees for further review.
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