Agenda · Posted Thursday, October 8, 2026
Town Council regular meeting
- When
- Where
- Council Chambers, Town Hall, 100 Main Street. Step-free entrance on the north side, and a hearing loop in the chambers.
- Watch
- Live with captions on the town’s video channel. The recording is posted within two days.
Agenda
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call
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Minutes of the September 22, 2026 meeting
For approval.
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Claims for payment
Claims totaling $186,412.07, for approval.
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Public comment
Up to three minutes per speaker, on any topic.
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Old business
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7.1 Ordinance 2026-14, water rates, second reading
Raises the monthly base charge and the usage charge from January 1, 2027. What the ordinance changes
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New business
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8.1 Resolution 2026-22, Main Street paving contract
Staff recommend the lowest bid, from Harrow Valley Asphalt, for $412,380. All three bids
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8.2 Closing Main Street for the Harvest Walk
Main Street between First and Fourth Streets, Saturday, October 24, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Department reports
Utilities, including the boil water advisory; police; fire; parks.
Adjournment
Have your say
Speak during item 6, or email a written comment to clerk@harrowfalls.example by noon on Tuesday, October 13. Written comments are read into the record.
Need an accommodation?
For an interpreter, large print or anything else that helps you take part, call the Clerk-Treasurer at 555-0142 at least two business days before the meeting.
Ordinance 2026-14 in brief
If the Council passes the ordinance, these charges apply to water used from January 1, 2027. A typical household would pay $2.45 more a month.
| Charge | Now | From January 1, 2027 |
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| Base charge, per month | $18.50 | $19.75 |
| Water used, per 1,000 gallons | $5.10 | $5.40 |
| Typical household using 4,000 gallons a month | $38.90 | $41.35 |
Main Street paving bids
Bids were opened in public on Wednesday, September 30. The engineer’s estimate was $455,000.
| Bidder | Bid | Working days to finish |
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| Harrow Valley Asphalt | $412,380 | 45 |
| Canal Street Construction | $438,915 | 40 |
| Millrace Paving | $451,200 | 50 |