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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Maine sludge crisis is over – for 2 years, at least
A temporary compromise reached by lawmakers means Maine communities are once again burying sewage sludge in the state-owned landfill at Juniper Ridge near Old Town, and don't have to pay extra to haul the waste to New Brunswick, Canada.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Wilton faces 15% increase in sewer rates
The Wilton selectboard voted to increase the town's sewer rates to account for the sharp increase in budget spending due to new regulations for the disposal of sludge potentially contaminated with PFAS.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2022
Trench to be dug across Kennebec River in Augusta for new water, sewer lines
Work is underway to replace a pipe that was taken out of service in 2016 after a leak was discovered.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2022
Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates
The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2022
Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs
The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2021
Rep. Frances Head speaks at Bethel selectman meeting
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Livermore Falls considers 15% increase to sewer rates
A public hearing will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
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PublishedJune 4, 2019
Livermore Falls selectmen set hearing on sewer rates
The owner of about .75 acres behind the Treat Memorial Library and the Post Office is asking $90,000 but is open to offers.
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PublishedMay 14, 2019
Jay increases sewer rate by half a cent
The rate will bring revenue that will cover 92 percent of the operation and maintenance budget for the Sewer Department.
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