Water and Light dispute moves to courts in April
March 10, 2021LITTLETON An ongoing dispute between the Town of Littleton, the Department of Revenue Administration and the Littleton Water and Light Department will be heard by the courts on April 7, said DRA Municipal and Property Division Director James Gerry.
Last Oct, DRA officials sent the Select Board a demand letter for LWL s compliance, threatening potential legal action against the town or a downward adjustment to Littleton s tax rates. The DRA document made it clear the agency would take action directly against the municipality instead of LWL.
Town officials argue that neither the Town Manager nor the Selectmen had any direct legal control or supervisory authority over LWL Commissioners Schuyler Sweet, Ralph Ross or Peter Cooper. The petition also stated that either of the DRA s proposed adverse actions would cause a significant financial impact on Littleton s operating budget.