Readstown board approves 10% sewer increase and higher garbage fee

The Readstown Village Board approved a 10% increase to the sewer rate and raised the garbage fee to $20.00 per household, both effective immediately.

Nash made the motion "to approve the sewer rate increase of 10% effective immediately and increasing garbage rate to $20.00 per household effective immediately." Fletcher seconded and the motion passed on roll call.

Board minutes do not provide a detailed rate study or revenue projection in the record. The board also approved a Public Service Commission simplified rate case filing, which is intended to formalize the utility rate changes with the state agency charged with oversight of water and sewer rates.

The minutes list the motions and outcomes but do not include a breakdown of households affected or a timeline for billing changes; residents with questions were not recorded as speaking during the meeting.