Public Service Committee Reviews DPW, Engineering, and Conservation at April 16th meeting.
The committee addressed critical infrastructure updates, budgetary deficits within the Department of Public Works (DPW), and a significant proposed multi-year water rate increase. Key takeaways include a $3,000 full water/sewer abatement due to administrative oversight, a severe $811,000 deficit in the snow and ice budget, and a four-year plan to raise water rates beginning with a 20% increase in July 2026 to prevent the Water Enterprise Account from zeroing out by 2027. Additionally, the Engineering and Conservation departments reported on major grant-funded projects, including the “Safe Streets and Roads for All” initiative and the $2 million Keyes Road culvert replacement. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
