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Water customers could get soaked if rate hike passes Utility seeks increase of 72%; public input still sought ENFIELD — The Hazardville Water Co. of Enfield is seeking to raise water rates for customers in Enfield, Somers and East Windsor by 72%. According to the company’s application, it would be the first base rate increase since January 2010 andis needed to cover labor, chemical and operational expenses
Stafford’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Wall of Honor Phase 4 Dedication took place Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park on Olympic Circle. Community members, veterans, local officials and family representatives gathered to honor those who have served and to recognize the newest additions to the town’s Wall of Honor. The Ceremony and project was organized by the Veterans Advisory Committee (from left): Judith Titus, Arline Beapre, Robert Titus, Richard Schaffer, John Soucy, John Whetton, Elizabeth Dunay and Kevin Dalrymple. For more, see the Stafford First Selectman’s Corner, page 41. Another photo, page 12. Photo courtesy Veterans Advisory Committee
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that have accumulated over the past 16 years. The company last increased rates through a Public Utilities Regulatory Authority decision in its 2009 rate case. Since then, Hazardville Water reports it relied on PURA-approved adjustment tools rather than seeking a full base rate increase.
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