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.