Hydrant Flushing
As of May 7, 2008, our hydrant flushing program has been completed. We realize it can be very inconvenient to our customers but it is highly beneficial to our water system and we thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Water & Sewer Department Qualifies for State Revolving Fund Loan!!!
The Water & Sewer Department is pleased to announce that our recent project application to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program has made the final priority list and will be recommended for financing in 2007 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Please follow this link to learn more about this tremendous opportunity: SRF Loan Project
Fiscal Year 2009 Quarterly Water & Sewer Bills
Quarterly Water & Sewer Bills for usage period April 2008 through June 2008 will be mailed mid July, due payable Mid August, 2008.
Sewer Rate
Please be advised, effective April 1, 2008 the Sewer Residential Flat Rate will be increased to $275/year or $68.75/quarter (last increase was 04/01/07). This adjustment was necessary due to unavoidable increases in our treatment costs at Palmer and our operational costs (salaries, benefits, materials). Change will appear on your July 2008 Bill.
Water Rate
Please be advised, effective April 1, 2008 the Water Rate will be increased to $4.10/1000 gallons, 6250 gallons or $25.63 Minimum/quarter (last increase was 04/01/07). Change will appear on your July 2008 Bill.
Meetings
The Water & Sewer Commission has scheduled it's next meeting on July 17, 2008 @ 6:30 PM and a second meeting on July 31, 2008 @ 6:30 PM at the Water & Sewer Department office. Please contact us beforehand if you wish to be scheduled on the agenda.
THANK YOU!
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410
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