Rate Review Committee

Rate Review Committee recommends 3 percent water and 4 percent sewer rate increases for FY 2027. All eight voting members unanimously approved the recommendations, paired with $350,000 in water retained earnings and $50,000 in sewer retained earnings drawdown. Town Manager Robert A. Pontbriand said

Ayer Rate Review Committee reaches initial consensus on FY 2027 utility rates. The committee backed a 3 percent water increase paired with $350,000 in retained earnings, a 5 percent sewer increase using $50,000 in retained earnings, and no stormwater rate increase. Finance Manager Barbara Tierney