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Water _ Sewer Commission

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Commission Denies Sewer Abatement for Seasonal Property

Monson Water and Sewer Commission declines seasonal sewer abatement request. The commission concluded that vacancy does not qualify for reduced sewer charges and approved a property owner's request to discharge water treatment systems into the municipal sanitary sewer. Superintendent Craig Jalbert

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Water Commission Reorganizes; Harris Remains Chair

Water & Sewer Commission reorganizes, retaining Harris as Chair while electing Ortiz and Szwed to new posts. The three commissioners unanimously approved the annual reorganization, with Marshall L. Harris retained as Chairman, Gilberto Ortiz elected Vice Chairman, and Michael T. Szwed elected

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Water Commission Objects to Stipend Elimination

Water Commission rejects Finance Committee stipend recommendation. The Monson Water and Sewer Commission objected to a Finance Committee recommendation that elected officials give up their annual stipends, stating the $3,156 compensation is already factored into approved budgets and rates.

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Water & Sewer Commission approves FY2027 rate increases.

Water & Sewer Commission approves FY2027 rate increases effective April 1. Superintendent Craig Jalbert and the Commission, led by Chairman Marshall L. Harris, voted unanimously to raise the water consumption rate from $7.30 to $7.60 per 1,000 gallons and restructure water service fees including

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Water Commission seeks $37,000 for Palmer Road well repairs

Monson Water & Sewer Commission approves emergency funding for failed Palmer Road pump. The Commission voted unanimously to seek $37,000 at the May Special Town Meeting, $18,800 for a new 75-horsepower submersible pump and motor, and $18,060 for well cleaning and rehabilitation, with funding to

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