THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 3 Sewer Rates Selectmen approve 5 percent increase for the 2026 fiscal year, a $22 annual increase for average residential user By Mark E. Vogler S ewer rates will increase by five percent – the same as last year. Following their annual analysis, presentation and review of the town sewer rates on Tuesday morning (May 13), the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to increase the sewer rates by 5 percent for the 2026 fiscal year that begins July 1. Selectmen considered three options: an increase of 5 percent, 6 percent or 7 percent. The board voted unanimously to go with the lower increase of 5 percent – one that would have the average residential user paying an annual bill of about $452, an average annual hike of $22. Under the 5 percent increase, the average commercial user will be paying an annual bill of $4,190, an increase of $200. Under the highest of the rate options (7 percent), the average residential user would be paying a $460 annual bill – an increase of $30. Under the middle option (6 percent), the average residential user would be paying $456, an average annual hike of $26. During Tuesday’s session in the first floor conference room, Consultant Matt Abrahams of The Abrahams Group presented the board with a detailed report, which included these highlights from a review of the current fiscal year (2025): · Projected user charges revenue up 5.9% over FY 2024’s · Impact due to 5.0% increase and increased usage due to weather · Projected expenses up ~$472,000 (or 8.4%) over FY 2024’s · Increases mostly found in Other Expenses and Debt Service · No Retained Earnings used to balance the budget; projections show surplus of over $450,000 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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