Expert recommends doubling sewer charges

December 7, 2016

Dan Wilson of Watson and Associates, who were tasked with looking at how to deal with the water and wastewater crisis, prescribed some tough medicine for Bancroft taxpayers, especially those connected to the town water and sewer lines. To eliminate the current and accumulated deficits, as well as put some money toward equipment repair and replacement costs, he recommended that sewer charges double immediately, while water rates increase by about six per cent.

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Highlands East solar proposal well received

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