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Monday, November 2, 2026 Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Change town
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Water Commission unanimously approves both FY27 budgets

Fitchburg Water Commission unanimously approved both FY27 budgets for City Council review. Chair Richard Healey presided over the May 21 meeting, which included five of the Commission's seven voting members. The Water Division budget incorporated minor loan payment adjustments that freed capital

Water & Wastewater Commission · Meeting of May 21, 2026

Fitchburg Water Commission unanimously approved both FY27 budgets for City Council review. Chair Richard Healey presided over the May 21 meeting, which included five of the Commission's seven voting members. The Water Division budget incorporated minor loan payment adjustments that freed capital for projects without drawing reserves.

The Wastewater Division budget drew approximately $730,000 from retained earnings to address higher loan payments. The Commission also unanimously approved permission for the Town of Westminster to develop a hiking trail on city-owned land.

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Source: the Water & Wastewater Commission meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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