Schuylkill Haven delays vote on sewer system fee

Schuylkill Haven delays vote on sewer system fee

Schuylkill Haven Borough Council delayed action on an effort to raise the sewer tapping fee, the levy billed to property owners when they connect to the system. On Aug. 6 council voted to advertise a new tapping fee ordinance that would increase the charge. While the amount was not mentioned, borough administrator Jessica Seiders said the new fee would be advertised and placed on the borough website for the public to inspect ahead of a vote that…