Hamburg Board votes to raise water and sewer connection fees
Hamburg Board votes to raise water and sewer fees for first time in 29 years. CFO Joseph Brezina told the Board of Public Works that the current rates, $2,174.50 for water and $2,440.47 for sewer, have been unchanged since 1997 and represent undercharges. The board voted 3-0 to approve the
misc · Meeting of July 8, 2026
NJ HAMBURG — Hamburg Board votes to raise water and sewer fees for first time in 29 years. CFO Joseph Brezina told the Board of Public Works that the current rates, $2,174.50 for water and $2,440.47 for sewer, have been unchanged since 1997 and represent undercharges. The board voted 3-0 to approve the increase, with two members absent per roll call.
Brezina presented two options: either an external survey of appropriate rates or direct board formulation. The minutes do not specify which approach the board selected.
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Source: the misc meeting of July 8, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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