Article 52 - Sewer Improvement Fund Expenditures

ARTICLE 52. To determine whether the Town will authorize that the income from sewer improvement fees during the ensuing fiscal year, together with the balance of operating cash in the Sewer Improvement Fund, be expended without further appropriation under the direction and control of the Town Manager in accordance with the Motion passed under Article 25 of the 1989 Annual Town Meeting and applicable state enabling statutes; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

Pursuant to Article 25 of the 1989 Annual Town Meeting, this article authorizes the Town Manager to use cash on hand in the Sewer Improvement Fund (a sub-fund within the Sewer Fund), as well as fiscal year 2026 fees, for constructing and expanding the Town’s sewer lines and treatment facilities. Sewer improvement fees are charged to certain properties connecting to the sewer system. This has been a routine annual action.

Article Motion

Mr. Weber moves that the Town take affirmative action on Article 52 as printed in the Warrant.