NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY BUDGET DOES NOT INCLUDE RATE INCREASE FOR CUSOMERS

The North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority has approved a budget that does not include a rate increase for its customers.  The Trib reports that the budget comes to $11.4 million at current sewage rates.  On top of that, the board approved an $8.8 million, five-year capital improvements plan.  The authority increased its tap-in fees to $5,765 per equivalent dwelling unit as of July 1, up from the current residential rate of $5,635.  The fiscal year starts May 1st.