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MDC wants to raise water and sewer bills in 2027, and residents spoke up Monday

If you get water and sewer service from the Metropolitan District Commission, you could see a higher bill next year if the proposal is approved. MDC says its proposed 2027 budget and rates would add about $9.

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$113.98more per year for a typical customer with water and sewer

That's 's own figure for the proposed 2027 budget and rates.

Source: NBC Connecticut

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MDC proposes higher water and sewer bills for 2027

Plus, Eversource's $757 million rate request drew pushback at its first public hearing in New Britain.

The TLDR

  1. MDC proposes higher water and sewer bills for 2027
  2. Eversource's rate request drew pushback in New Britain
  3. West Hartford's Veterans Day ceremony is Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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