Water Commission discusses FY27 budget and rate increase.
misc · Meeting of March 18, 2026
CHESTER — Water Commission discusses FY27 budget and asset repairs at March 11 session. Chair Bob Daley reviewed the proposed budget and state drought conditions, noting that a potential early-payment discount on water bills would strain system funding. The commission discussed an intern program offering reimbursement for water operator schooling and licenses, with Daley to consult Town Council on the legal framework for such an arrangement.
An Asset Management Plan identifies 1.2 million dollars in needed repairs and upgrades; lower-cost projects are being addressed with local resources. The rate increase reflects rising costs and the absence of rate hikes over 20 years.
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Source: the misc meeting of March 18, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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