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direct impact of fee increases on residents
Exeter Select Board approved significant water/sewer fee hikes on 6/29: 23% jump in quarterly water service fees, a 6% increase in water usage fees, and a 4% increase in sewer fees. These changes are effective July 1st. #ExeterNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-06-29/ #MeetingWatch
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fiscal reality behind budget surpluses
During the 6/29 meeting, Finance Director Corey Stevens noted that current budget surpluses are largely due to staff vacancies and turnover rather than operational savings. "Money accumulated but opportunity lost." #ExeterNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-06-29/ #MeetingWatch
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unresolved neighborhood and infrastructure concerns
Residents raised concerns at the 6/29 meeting regarding the Park Street Bridge, freight train vibrations near historic homes, and a 23-foot retaining wall for a proposed dealership. The Board noted these issues for a 7/13 update... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-06-29/ #MeetingWatch
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Exeter residents: Your utility bills are changing. At the June 29 Select Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved several rate increases for water and sewer services. Here is the breakdown of what you'll be paying. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
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Effective July 1, 2026, quarterly water service fees will increase by 23%. Additionally, water usage fees will rise by 6%, and quarterly sewer service fees will increase by 4%. These hikes aim to fund a projected $40M water treatment plant in the 2030s.
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While the Board is opting for gradual increases to avoid a massive future spike, the immediate impact is significant. The town will review the impact of these 2026 increases in one year. Stay tuned for updates on the July 13 meeting.
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Beyond utility rates, the Board also addressed budget surpluses. Finance Director Corey Stevens clarified that much of the current surplus is driven by staff vacancies and turnover, not true operational savings. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-06-29/
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Exeter Select Board Update: Significant Utility Fee Increases Approved At the June 29 Select Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved three motions that will directly impact the monthly and quarterly bills of Exeter residents. Effective July 1, 2026, quarterly water service fees will increase by 23%, water usage fees will rise by 6%, and quarterly sewer service fees will increase by 4%. Finance Director Corey Stevens presented these increases as a strategy to prepare for long-term infrastructure needs, specifically a potential $40 million surface water treatment plant required in the early 2030s. The Board argued that implementing gradual, steady increases now is preferable to a single, massive rate spike in the future. Additionally, the meeting highlighted a critical nuance in the town's finances. While the General Fund shows a surplus, Finance Director Stevens noted that these surpluses are largely the result of staff vacancies and turnover rather than actual operational savings. As one remark noted during the meeting: "Money accumulated but opportunity lost." Residents also used the public comment period to raise concerns regarding the Park Street Bridge, the safety of freight train vibrations near historic homes, and a 23-foot retaining wall proposed for a new auto dealership. The Board has scheduled a follow-up update regarding the bridge for the July 13 meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-06-29/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH