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Budget PlanningUtilitiesDetected Jun 15, 2026

The Hanover Select Board will consider adopting Fiscal Year 2027 water rates, which will set the revenue framework for the town’s water utility operations and capital needs. Adjusted rates often precede or support upcoming investments in water infrastructure, metering technology, leak detection, or customer billing systems. Because the agenda item focuses on rate adoption rather than a specific purchase, no vendor has been selected yet, but the decision will shape available funding for future projects and services tied to the water system. This matters for vendors that support rate studies, asset management, water system upgrades, and customer service platforms, as they can align proposals with the FY27 rate structure and timing. A useful next conversation would explore how Hanover plans to apply new water revenues to capital improvements, technology upgrades, and outsourced services in FY27 and beyond.

Agenda item is listed under Budget and Finance as “Consider Adopting Fiscal Year 2027 Water Rates (S...

Town of HanoverFiscal Year 2027 water rate adoption and utility revenue planning

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

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