Less than a third of the $32,500 Jonathan Shilalis is required to pay for multiple land use and construction violations will be applied toward code enforcement penalties, with $20,000 covering Norway’s legal expenses.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine
Update: West Paris ‘boil water order’ lifted
The West Paris Water District’s intake system is pumping about 90,000 gallons a day into its reservoir after major repairs to the electrical panel and pump motor. Thursday, the Maine Drinking Water Program cancelled the boil water order it instituted Aug. 9.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Water District secures funding assistance for pump failure
The Maine Rural Water Association secured a $50,000 grant to help with repair costs following the water system’s breakdown on Tuesday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Water District issues emergency ‘do not use order’ to customers
The district’s supply pump failed due to surges of its electrical system. The reservoir is being monitored and supplied by bulk water haulers.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Grant request advances for Canton Water District infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Senator Susan Collins says $59 million in funding has been requested for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Maine.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District makes case for rate hike
West Paris Water District, which going back at least five years, has neglected its infrastructure maintenance and relied on a meter and billing procedure as leaky as the district’s water reservoir, has proposed a 75% rate increase. Maine’s PUC and Public Advocate will accept public comments between August 3-23. WPWD Trustee David Walton said that the proposed effective date for new rates is Sept. 1.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District taking steps toward solvency
Town officials and contractors expressed concern that the district’s water reservoir has been only half-full and may not have enough water to save a burning building.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District outsources services, initiates rate case
Maine Rural Water Association is now handling West Paris Water District’s accounting and customer service functions, as the utility seeks to stabilize its finances by more aggressively collecting customer fees and adjusting its rates for the first time in years.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District accounting audits to start next month
A second, $20,000 loan from Androscoggin Savings will provide the quickest means for the troubled water utility to reset its accounting practices and move its improvement plans forward.