 Dalton Uses Sewer Stabilization to Makeup Sewer Bill ShortfallThe last sewer bill that the town received from Pittsfield was $70,852.75 more than the originally estimated Pittsfield Council Preliminarily Approves Water, Sewer HikesFor scheduled service, the average two-bathroom household will see a $12.87 increase per month and for metered service, the average four-member household will see a $9.33 increase per month. The effective date is July 1. Dalton Finance Committee Backs Sewer Rate IncreaseAlthough the sewer system is not in need of any immediate attention for repair, there are things that need to be done to be proactive. Dalton Select Board Approves 19% Sewer Rate IncreaseWith the current rate of $3.53 bi-annual metered rate per 1,000 gallons and an annual flat rate of $394, the town would be in an almost $172,000 deficit. Officials say this warranted the increase. |
