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.
Water _ Sewer Commission · Meeting of May 6, 2026
MONSON — 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. Commission Chairman Marshall L.
Harris said the Commission should have been included in the decision-making process. Superintendent Craig Jalbert acknowledged the oversight. The Commission also reported that the Palmer Road Well Redevelopment project is complete with new pump and motor installations and clean water samples collected May 4 and May 6.
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Source: the Water _ Sewer Commission meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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