Council adopts updated sewer and water rates after clerical correction
June 25, 2026 | Peabody City, Essex County, Massachusetts
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The Peabody City Council on June 25 adopted updated sewer and water rates. Councilor Turco flagged an apparent typographical error in a historical table — a 07/01/2023 sewer rate listed as $7.73 that he and others said should read $5.73 — and asked staff to confirm the numbers.
Councilor Hockman explained the math and confirmed the corrected figure would reconcile to the adopted 2026 rates; the clerk noted the 2023 number was a typo. After clarification the council voted to adopt the rates as presented and amended, motion carried 8–3.
Councilors said they were satisfied the arithmetic matched the intended percentage adjustments and asked staff to ensure the corrected tables accompany the ordinance record.
Councilor Hockman explained the math and confirmed the corrected figure would reconcile to the adopted 2026 rates; the clerk noted the 2023 number was a typo. After clarification the council voted to adopt the rates as presented and amended, motion carried 8–3.
Councilors said they were satisfied the arithmetic matched the intended percentage adjustments and asked staff to ensure the corrected tables accompany the ordinance record.
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