Water Billing Crises Signal Growing Strain on Residents
The Well-Being Committee heard reports of escalating water billing affecting local residents. Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks reported that Leverett House owners were billed $25,000 to $32,000 each due to a $5 million insurance company shortfall, while Brook House residents face $14,000
Well-Being Committee · Meeting of July 21, 2026
BOXBOROUGH — The Well-Being Committee heard reports of escalating water billing affecting local residents. Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks reported that Leverett House owners were billed $25,000 to $32,000 each due to a $5 million insurance company shortfall, while Brook House residents face $14,000 to $18,000 assessments from a water pipe project with water still not drinkable and condo fees doubled. The committee discussed notifying relevant parties.
Jenna Montgomery, Nashoba Board of Health representative, reported one Cyclospora case and said the new board nurse will join future meetings. The committee confirmed August 15, September 12, and October 24 FreeBee Market events offering community resources including food that runs out within an hour Saturday mornings.
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Source: the Well-Being Committee meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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