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Mayor Willis said that the proposed rate increase would produce $50,000 annually, and would include a reserve of S3,000 to $4,000 so that the water system would hopefully no longer need to borrow money front the tow n for any repairs.
Former town treasurer Brad Fisher was present at the meeting and explained a lot about the water system. lie said that once leaks are
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