New metering technology would be more precise than the current system, enabling homeowners to better detect bill-boosting leaks, proponents say. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)
By JOHN T. WARD
Red Bank officials plan to issue $2.2 million in debt to replace water meters in the borough’s 4,000-plus homes and other properties.
The agenda for Wednesday night’s meeting of the mayor and council includes the introduction of an ordinance to authorize a bond to cover the cost of the new technology.
Proponents, including Councilman Mike DuPont and Administrator Stanley Sickels, contend the existing meters are part of a system that is inefficient and costly to the town. The devices used for the past 25 or so years are also no longer manufactured, they said.
But the council’s lone Republican, Cindy Burnham, says the bond is being fast-tracked for approval by the end of the year in order to head off possible no vote next year, when she’s joined on the dais by councilwoman-elect and fellow Republican Linda Schwabenbauer. Read More »
December 3, 2014 - 7:00 am
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