Water Commission Reviews Draft FY27 Budgets, Capital Plans
Fitchburg Water Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and reviewed draft FY27 budgets for both divisions. The Water Division, led by Commissioner of Public Works Nicholas Erickson, outlined a budget including approximately $900,000 in capital expenditures for treatment plant upgrades and
Water & Wastewater Commission · Meeting of April 15, 2026
Fitchburg Water Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and reviewed draft FY27 budgets for both divisions. The Water Division, led by Commissioner of Public Works Nicholas Erickson, outlined a budget including approximately $900,000 in capital expenditures for treatment plant upgrades and water main projects, with planned 5 percent rate increases and a 10 percent increase in health insurance costs. The Wastewater Division noted declining chemical use due to ongoing combined sewer overflow work, with three CSO projects underway and a staffing vacancy for a Senior Operator position.
Drought status improved from level 3 to level 1.
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Source: the Water & Wastewater Commission meeting of April 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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