Subcommittee Backs FY27 Budget and Rate Increases
The Wastewater Subcommittee unanimously backed the proposed FY27 budgets and rate increases. Chaired by J. Engel, the subcommittee voted unanimously on the proposal following a presentation by V. Halmen that included updates and pending finalization of benefit and allocation figures.
Waste Water Subcommittee · Meeting of January 6, 2026
IPSWICH — The Wastewater Subcommittee unanimously backed the proposed FY27 budgets and rate increases. Chaired by J. Engel, the subcommittee voted unanimously on the proposal following a presentation by V.
Halmen that included updates and pending finalization of benefit and allocation figures. The subcommittee also voted unanimously to deny a water bill abatement request from Beverly and Edward Messina of 17 Manning Street involving approximately $450 in charges from an unrepaired leak. The subcommittee reviewed three proposed warrant articles totaling $8 million for water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Source: the Waste Water Subcommittee meeting of January 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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