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The Sewer Commissioners agreed to replace a proposed $6 million article with a $26 million Town Meeting article for the three-phase Narrows Force Main Replacement Project. The project could increase sewer charges by approximately $130 per year for the life of the loan, potentially less if up to 25% of Retained Earnings is used.
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The proposed Narrows project would be funded through a combination of sewer rate adjustments and possible use of Retained Earnings, subject to Town Meeting approval for account transfers. The Board also supported separate articles to replenish the Capital Stabilization Fund and agreed to keep the back of sewer bills unchanged while sewer outreach plans are considered. A $245,218 contract for a sewer camera truck was approved unanimously.
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