Scituate Select Board Approves Water, Sewer Rate Hikes

Increases aim to address shortfalls while balancing affordability concerns

SCITUATE, MA - July 9 - The Scituate Select Board voted Tuesday night to increase water and sewer usage rates for fiscal year 2025, while keeping base rates unchanged, as the town grapples with ongoing infrastructure needs and revenue shortfalls.

Water usage rates will rise by 3% to address a $116,000 revenue gap resulting from recent changes to multi-fa…