A unanimous decision by Chester council will change the way people pay for sewer systems. The municipality will move forward with it’s latest formula for a universal rate that will see all sewer users pay a base fee of over $520. That dollar figure would rise based on how much it is used. Warden Allen Webber says it has been a stressful time for council. He’s glad a decision has been made.
“It’s a fundamental change in the way we approach the funding of sewer systems across the municipality. It turns us into one community instead of a variety of communities all with separate systems.”
Webber understands not everyone is happy with the decision but council feels it’s the best option moving forward. Roughly 40 people turned out to the public hearing. There is an appeal process for residents.
