Select Board Approves 12% Water Rate Increase
North Reading Select Board approved a 12% water rate increase and new trash collection fees.
DocumentCenter · Meeting of June 15, 2026
North Reading Select Board approved a 12% water rate increase and new trash collection fees. The water rate hike, approved 4-1 with Mr. Masse dissenting, takes effect July 1 and is driven by the town's reliance on Andover for 87% of its water supply; after 2028, rates could jump to 95% of Andover's costs.
The board unanimously approved trash and recycling fees of $536 annually for automated collection with a 96-gallon cart from new vendor Casella Waste Services, replacing Republic Services; residents qualifying for elderly, veteran or blind exemptions receive 50% discount. The board discussed forming a planning committee for a Senior Center or Intergenerational Community Center, with cost estimates ranging from approximately $10 million to $30 million depending on scope.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of June 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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