Select Board approves water, sewer rate increases for FY27
Select Board approves dual utility rate increases starting July 1, 2026. The board voted 4-1 on a water rate increase combining 1 percent base and 5 percent usage increases, totaling approximately $24 annually to the average ratepayer, addressing a shortfall of approximately $223,000. The sewer
Select Board · Meeting of May 26, 2026
SCITUATE — Select Board approves dual utility rate increases starting July 1, 2026. The board voted 4-1 on a water rate increase combining 1 percent base and 5 percent usage increases, totaling approximately $24 annually to the average ratepayer, addressing a shortfall of approximately $223,000. The sewer rate increase passed unanimously 5-0, combining 2 percent base and 6.5 percent usage increases, totaling approximately $1,023 annually, addressing a $183,000 shortfall.
Finance Director Nancy Holt noted Scituate maintains approximately fifth place among comparable towns for sewer rates, with the increases reflecting personnel costs, contractual obligations, and fuel spikes.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of May 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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