Politics & Government
Sewer Service Fees Increased By Enfield Officials
An average increase of about $42 a year per household was approved by the town council, acting as the Water Pollution Control Authority.
ENFIELD, CT — Members of the Enfield Town Council, in their roles as commissioners of the Water Pollution Control Authority, voted this week to increase sewer service fees for the 2020-21 fiscal year, despite opposition from some residents and nay votes from a pair of councilors.
By a 9-2 vote, the council approved the increase during a 23-minute virtual Zoom meeting prior to Monday's regular council meeting. Councilors Bill Kiner and Joe Bosco opposed the measure.
Town Manager Chris Bromson said the increase would mean a slight yearly bump to residents, averaging about $42 per household per year.
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The town of Enfield began collecting sewer service fees in Jan. 2014. At the time, the fee was deemed necessary to help secure grants for much-needed multimillion dollar upgrades to the water treatment plant on Parsons Rd.
The complete Water Pollution Control Authority meeting, followed by the council meeting, may be viewed below, courtesy of E-TV.
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