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Dartmouth, MA — Jul 9 – Jul 16

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FY27 Water and Sewer Rates
Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026

Residents should prepare for higher utility bills as the town is considering significant rate hikes for the next fiscal year. The proposed increases of 7.5% for water and a steep 16% for sewer are being driven by rising operational expenses and a massive $900,000 increase in biosolids disposal costs.

FY27 Solid Waste Rates
Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026

The annual fee for trash and recycling pickup is likely going up, but the final amount is still under review. Officials discussed a $20-$30 increase to the solid waste fee, but have tabled the decision to see if a larger hike is needed to prevent a budget deficit.

Tax Title Process and Budget Transfer
Finance Committee Meeting - July 9, 2026

The town has overhauled its process for collecting delinquent property taxes, taking the work in-house and away from a controversial third-party firm accused of "equity theft." This new system, which complies with recent state law changes, has already brought in over $100,000 in just one week, signaling a major shift in municipal finance operations.

Also This Week

Mitigation Conditions for Sherbrook Farms — Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - July 9, 2026
As part of the approval process for the 152-unit Sherbrook Farms development, the applicant has agreed to fund off-site ADA ramp upgrades and a sewer pump station improvement.
Agricultural Preservation Fund & Advisory Group MOU — Planning Board Meeting July 13, 2026
The town is developing a plan to spend $1.5 million in CPA funds to protect local farmland, though Planning Board members expressed concern over a proposal that gives them an advisory role with no final say.
Donation from Friends of the Elderly — Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026
A generous $100,000 donation from the Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly will allow the town to move forward with a full $475,000 renovation of the kitchen and community room at the Council on Aging.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity — Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026
Officials are raising alarms that the town's wastewater treatment plant is nearing capacity, which could lead to significant future costs for upgrades to handle new housing developments.
Round Hill Beach Traffic — Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026
A new vehicle counting system at Round Hill Beach is reportedly causing dangerous traffic backups on Smith Neck Road, prompting a request for the town's traffic safety officer to investigate.
Housing Production Plan — Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026
The Select Board has formally adopted the town's new Housing Production Plan, a key strategic document that will guide housing policy and development goals for the coming years.
Stop Sign Request — Select Board Meeting - July 13, 2026
To improve safety, new stop signs will be installed on Mason Street at the intersection with Center Street following a recommendation from the DPW and Police.

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