Massachusetts bill aims to fund water infrastructure

Massachusetts bill aims to fund water infrastructure

BOSTON (WWLP) - State lawmakers are working to make sure Massachusetts towns can afford to keep their water infrastructure up to date and functional. A bill was approved by the House and is in the works in the Senate that would allow cities and towns, water districts, and stormwater facilities to collect a fee to offset costs from increased water withdrawal and new housing and commercial developments. West Springfield business owner charged…

Massachusetts Bill Advances to Allow Local Fees on New Developments for Water Infrastructure Funding

BY ALISON KUZNITZ Cities and towns could gain a new funding stream to cover water infrastructure costs under legislation that’s quietly gaining traction in the Legislature. The House on Monday gave initial approval to a bill sponsored by Rep. Ted Philips (H 2324) that would allow municipalities, water or wastewater districts, and stormwater utilities to collect a […]