Adams Fire District Sets New Water Rate
ADAMS, Mass. The Prudential Committee voted Tuesday to set a new water rate of $8.40 per thousand gallons for fiscal year 2024.
The new rates will go into effect on July 1.
The water rates will increase from $8.20 per thousand gallons to $8.40 per thousand gallons for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial accounts.
The rate has increased due to an increase in operational expenses, according to the Prudential Committee
Sprinkler rates will be $25.00 per quarter or $100.00 annually.
The Adams Fire District tax will continue to be billed through the Town of Adams for Fiscal Year 2024 for Fire Protection and Street Lighting services and will appear as a separate line item on property tax bills.
This tax is assessed based on property values and the rate is to be determined. Currently this rate is 91 cents per $1,000 valuation.
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