Ipswich water subcommittee cut the seasonal rate factor from 1.5 to 1.3. Michael S. Dougherty championed the move to recommend a winter water rate of $11.69 to the Water Commissioners, arguing the reduction would balance the seasonal rate program's demand-management purpose with customer hardship.
The Water and Wastewater Subcommittee discussed potential reductions to the seasonal water rate factor at its June 3 meeting, directing staff to model the impact through fiscal 2028. The current factor of 1.5 has grown elevated due to rising infrastructure costs.
Water Subcommittee voted unanimously on sewer extension and rate factor. The Ipswich Water & Wastewater Subcommittee approved a recommendation for a 491-foot sewer extension to serve 31 Jeffreys Neck Road in a 5-0 vote after engineer L. Graham reviewed technical details.
The Water and Wastewater Subcommittee reviewed fiscal 2027 budget adjustments and discussed warrant articles for the annual town meeting. The water budget decreased $25,000 while the wastewater budget increased $11,000, with no changes to proposed rate increases.
Ipswich Water Subcommittee voted unanimously to support FY27 rate increases and related budgets. Michael S. Dougherty moved to support the budgets and rates, with B. Kubaska seconding.
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