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of 30 years the town must raise $600,728 dollars for the water project with a $100,000 dollars for debt services cushion. The town voted to put the proposal into effect.
This marked the first time that the town has raised the water rates for nearly fifteen years.
“It’s been a nice picture that you’ve been able to paint for us,” said Council member Claudia Mitchell to White, “Thank you so much.”
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