Water board appoints Janes chair, sets June 15 rate hearing. The three-member Board of Water Commissioners unanimously appointed Robert Janes as Chairperson and voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex for review of proposed water rate increases
West Newbury water board defers cell infrastructure project to fall town meeting. The Board of Water Commissioners, with members John Haley and Mark Hemingway present, heard a positive FY2026 revenue projection showing a 6.4 percent increase over the past three-year average, which may impact any
Board of Water Commissioners plans May rate hearing following Select Board freeze on fire charges. Chair Jack Haley recommended scheduling the public hearing for late May or early June to be held after the April 27 Spring Town Meeting. The Select Board directed the water board to hold the fire
Board of Water Commissioners approves $1.19 million budget with 3.8 percent insurance increase. The board voted unanimously on March 24 to approve a $2,925 increase to the insurance line item and finalize the FY2027 budget of $1,194,975.00, reflecting a 3.8 percent jump in health insurance rates.
Water commissioners approve $1.19 million budget and consulting studies. Board Chair Robert Janes, members John Haley and Mark Hemingway, and Water Superintendent Mark Marlowe unanimously approved the FY2027 operating budget of $1,192,050. The board authorized Tighe & Bond to conduct a Rate Study
West Newbury water board advances rate study to address $81K deficit. The Board of Water Commissioners directed Tighe & Bond to revise consulting proposals for a comprehensive rate study and master plan, with project start moved to May and a 6-year master plan window including detailed cost
Water Board reviews FY27 budget, identifies spending discrepancies. Chair Robert Janes, Member John Haley, and Member Mark Hemingway met with Water Superintendent Mark Marlowe to examine historical spending patterns and address three budget concerns, including a printing line-item overrun of 586
West Newbury Water Board clarifies signature requirements for invoices exceeding $20,000. All such invoices must carry signatures from all three commissioners, except in rare circumstances where at least two signatures may suffice. The board appointed member John Haley as its representative on the
Water board unanimously backs Groveland inter-municipal agreement. The Board of Water Commissioners voted January 20 to approve a draft inter-municipal memo with Groveland Water, with Chair Robert Janes presiding and members John Haley and Mark Hemingway present. The unanimous vote noted a
West Newbury water board prioritizes rate study, defers agreement vote. Board members John Haley and Robert Janes heard from budget facilitator Rob Phillips about mounting pressures from electricity, insurance, purchased water, and town indirect costs that are outpacing ratepayer revenue. Phillips
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