ST. JOHN â The town is moving ahead with increases to its water and sewer rates.
But instead of the hikes hitting bills immediately, residents wonât see an increase to their water or sewer bill until Nov. 1.
"If you implemented the rate increase on the Nov. 1 billing, it would be for usage of Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, which is just at the end of the summer sprinkle rates," Clerk-Treasurer Beth Hernandez said.
"Residents would still be able to water as usual without the increase, and then go into their winter months with the increase and would see less of an impact right off the bat."