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1. What is a sewer assessment and what is the purpose of the Sewer Assessment Ordinance?

Apr 8, 2021

A sewer assessment is a charge to a property owner for a specific benefit received (a public sewer). It can be up to 100% of the property owner’s proportional cost share of the project’s cost. It can also be subsidized so that the charge is less than 100% of the...

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  • July 8, 2025 | New Pet Advisories Issued at Hamblin Pond, Parker Pond, and Neck Pond
  • July 1, 2025 | Cyanobacteria Updates – Public Health Advisory Issued at Long Pond, Marstons Mills, and Pet Advisory at Crystal Lake, Osterville and Long Pond, Centerville
  • June 24, 2025 | Cyanobacteria Updates – Public Health Advisory Issued at Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis and Pet Advisories Issued at Various Locations
  • June 17, 2025 | Cyanobacteria Updates – Pet Advisories Issued at Hinckley Pond and Schoolhouse Pond
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