TC member Vic DeLuca said the utility would enable the town to help prevent flooding, fix/add infrastructure, and incentivize residents to reduce impervious surfaces. Some public commenters questioned whether a new utility was the most effective way to deal with challenges.
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Infrastructure
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EnvironmentGovernmentInfrastructureMaplewood
Maplewood Intros New Storm Water Utility to Fund Infrastructure Projects
The utility will provide a regular pool of funds for annual drainage improvements and be funded by residential and commercial properties, with fees ranging from $35-$175 annually based on the amount of impervious surface on a property.
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Due to delays in the delivery of traffic signal equipment, upgrades to 11 intersections in Maplewood and South Orange may not be completed until 2026.
