US EditionWorthington’s Sewer Board Discusses What’s Being Done to Fix Sewer Problem
- A Vernon resident, Barry Beardsell, expressed concerns to the council about rising sewer rates during the public input session on June 23.
- Sewer user fees will rise from $218.20 in 2023 to $244.24 in 2026, reflecting a cumulative 2.5% increase annually, plus a 3% increase approved in 2021.
- Beardsell criticized the council for not following a recommendation by Urban Systems that costs should be borne by those benefitting from the sewer improvements.
- Mayor Victor Cumming confirmed that the council would address Beardsell's concerns, assuring him that they would respond to his comments.
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Worthington’s Sewer Board discusses what’s being done to fix sewer problem
WORTHINGTON, W. Va. (WBOY) — The Town of Worthington's sewer issues have been a subject of news over the past few months as residents struggle with overflow into their yards and homes, and on Tuesday night, the town's Sewer Board met to discuss what's being done to fix it. During Tuesday night's meeting, a member of the sewer board was not in attendance, meaning that the board couldn't take any votes on issues. Instead, board members spoke with …
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