One resident wanted to hear about reasons NOT to vote for the measure, but Village and NJAW officials said rejecting the sale will result in a 74% rate increase.
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Water Infrastructure Improvements
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Voters will decide on Nov. 5 if South Orange should move forward in negotiating the sale of its water utility to NJ American Water.
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GovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange Council to Host Special Meeting July 29 Considering Referendum for Water System Sale
The virtual meeting is scheduled for July 29 at 7 p.m. The village has received an offered to from NJAW to purchase its water utility for $20M and perform $50M in infrastructure upgrades over the next 10 years.
