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Sewer Commission 1/08/2026
(Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy)
A town’s sewer system runs on countless small decisions that add up to uninterrupted service. We open the books on the FY27 budget and explain, in plain terms, why treatment costs, health insurance, and negotiated contracts shape what residents ultimately pay. From rebalancing electricity and heating lines to consolidating capital assessments into a single, honest number, we show how trimming and transparency work together—and where external pressures still squeeze.
On the ground, the operations story is just as urgent. We tackle a failing pump station interface, restore a force main heat trace after an odd power anomaly, and talk through the risks of the Route 44 control upgrade that may require overnight work to match low flows. Backup diesel pumps, careful sequencing, and fast debugging will be the difference between smooth sailing and a stressful night. Around town, bridge and culvert timelines force smart relocations and new manholes, while commercial openings and closures shift both flows and future revenue.
The conversation around rates carries real stakes. We test what a $2 per month increase can buffer—especially when receivables lag—and weigh arguments for a slightly larger cushion to preserve multi‑year stability. Rather than rush, we table the vote to seek firmer numbers on health insurance and treatment assessments, while acknowledging that waiting has a cost too.
Finally, we share big news: our superintendent will retire in late June after decades of service. We outline a hiring plan that’s open and methodical, with overlap time to pass on hard-won knowledge so nothing falls through the cracks. If you value clear budgets, honest tradeoffs, and resilient infrastructure, this is a must‑listen for how a town stays steady under pressure.
If this kind of transparent, nuts‑and‑bolts breakdown helps you understand where your rates go, follow the show, share this episode with a neighbor, and leave a quick review to tell us what you want covered next.
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025
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A town’s sewer system runs on countless small decisions that add up to uninterrupted service. We open the books on the FY27 budget and explain, in plain terms, why treatment costs, health insurance, and negotiated contracts shape what residents ultimately pay. From rebalancing electricity and heating lines to consolidating capital assessments into a single, honest number, we show how trimming and transparency work together—and where external pressures still squeeze.
On the ground, the operations story is just as urgent. We tackle a failing pump station interface, restore a force main heat trace after an odd power anomaly, and talk through the risks of the Route 44 control upgrade that may require overnight work to match low flows. Backup diesel pumps, careful sequencing, and fast debugging will be the difference between smooth sailing and a stressful night. Around town, bridge and culvert timelines force smart relocations and new manholes, while commercial openings and closures shift both flows and future revenue.
The conversation around rates carries real stakes. We test what a $2 per month increase can buffer—especially when receivables lag—and weigh arguments for a slightly larger cushion to preserve multi‑year stability. Rather than rush, we table the vote to seek firmer numbers on health insurance and treatment assessments, while acknowledging that waiting has a cost too.
Finally, we share big news: our superintendent will retire in late June after decades of service. We outline a hiring plan that’s open and methodical, with overlap time to pass on hard-won knowledge so nothing falls through the cracks. If you value clear budgets, honest tradeoffs, and resilient infrastructure, this is a must‑listen for how a town stays steady under pressure.
If this kind of transparent, nuts‑and‑bolts breakdown helps you understand where your rates go, follow the show, share this episode with a neighbor, and leave a quick review to tell us what you want covered next.
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025