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Dartmouth, MA — Jul 30 – Aug 6

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Utility Rate Increases
Select Board Recap August 3 2026

The Select Board has finalized new utility rates that will directly impact household budgets across Dartmouth. Residents will see a 16% increase for sewer services, a 7.5% increase for water, and a rise in the annual smart billing fee to $140.

FY26 Revenue Shortfall
Select Board Recap August 3 2026

The town's finance team is reviewing a significant $1 million revenue shortfall for the recently concluded fiscal year 2026. This gap between expected and actual revenue could impact future budgets, potentially affecting town services or requiring other financial adjustments.

Flock Cameras Review
Select Board Recap August 3 2026

The town's use of Flock license plate reader cameras is currently under an internal police review, with a recommendation to the Select Board expected by August 31st. This review will address the balance between the technology's role in public safety and resident privacy concerns.

Also This Week

Affordable Housing Buy Down Program — Select Board Recap August 3 2026
The town's Affordable Housing Trust approved a $192,000 expenditure to help a first-time homebuyer, a move that also makes the property permanently affordable for future owners.
New Department Truck Purchase — Waterways Management Commission June 9, 2026
Town Meeting approved a capital request of up to $90,000 for the Waterways department to purchase a new F250 truck.
Town Employee Travel Policy — Select Board Recap August 3 2026
For the first time, the town has an official travel policy to govern how employees are reimbursed for work-related travel expenses.
Board of Public Works Appointments — Select Board Recap August 3 2026
Following a charter change, the Select Board appointed Addison Greenlaw and Lee Azinera to the newly expanded five-member Board of Public Works.
Public Hearing (Continued): 810 State Road (NOI file 15-2827) — Conservation Commission Meeting - August 4, 2026
A public hearing for a proposed multi-family apartment complex at 810 State Road was continued to allow the developer to address comments from the town's review consultant.
Cedarell Lake Monitoring Contract — Board of Public Works Meeting August 3, 2026
The Board of Public Works approved a $25,000 contract amendment for the state-mandated annual water quality monitoring of Cedarell Lake.
Wage Classification Changes for Seasonal Assistants — Waterways Management Commission June 9, 2026
A town meeting vote created a new pay range of $21 to $24 per hour for seasonal assistants to help with recruitment and retention for town services.

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