Select Board denies water abatement, continues rate hearing
Select Board denied water abatement and continued rate hearing to February 23. The board unanimously rejected an abatement request for 17 Manning, citing consistency with prior decisions and directing staff to review notification procedures.
Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen) · Meeting of February 9, 2026
IPSWICH — Select Board denied water abatement and continued rate hearing to February 23. The board unanimously rejected an abatement request for 17 Manning, citing consistency with prior decisions and directing staff to review notification procedures. Water/Wastewater Director Vicki Halmen presented proposed 8 percent water and 6 percent wastewater service rate increases effective May 1, 2026.
The board received no public comment and continued the rate hearing with Board member Linda D. Alexson requesting additional data on DEP withdrawal limits and population projections.
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Source: the Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen) meeting of February 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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