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The committee reviewed FY27 budgets, including projected 6.5% water-rate and 3% sewer-rate increases; the $75 stormwater fee is expected to remain unchanged.
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The budget discussions identified higher costs for water infrastructure, leak detection, meter and backflow-device replacement, sewer operations, and staffing. The Water Enterprise budget anticipates an additional $800,000 in income when the State Hospital connects to the town water system, while reported water loss is about 20%. The committee also requested monthly information on grants denied because of noncompliance with the MBTA communities act. Members approved the February 2 and February 9 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote.
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