Bath council not sure water rate hike is enough, holds back from state filing

by Trish Rudder

A Town of Bath ordinance to institute a 20% water rate increase has not yet been submitted to the state Public Service Commission (PSC) for approval yet. The ordinance, which passed a second reading on July 2, also included new charges for taps and additional services.

Councilman Greg Schene said at the July 16 council meeting that more information is needed on the capacity cost fees for new customers, and Thrasher Engineering…