Sewer fee shortfall and MCUA costs
Summary
Councilwoman Novak says the town can't wait any longer on water and sewer rate decisions and wants sewer rates, water rates and connection fees examined separately, noting connection fees haven't been adjusted in years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rate and connection fee changes could raise or rebalance what customers pay.
Could benefit ratepayers if costs are spread more fairly; unclear until the finance meeting.
Homeowners who absorbed the shortfall through property taxes while large PILOT properties' fixed payments don't rise with usage.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Sayreville Borough Council — 2026-09-28
Councilwoman Novak says the town can't wait any longer on water and sewer rate decisions and wants sewer rates, water rates and connection fees examined separately, noting connection fees haven't been adjusted in years.
Sayreville Borough Council — 2026-09-14
Novak flagged an $800,000 sewer fee shortfall from 2025 that taxpayers covered, and residents demanded answers about MCUA host-community benefits and whether PILOT properties pay their share. Officials said fees are usage-based and promised to review the host agreement.
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