New water rate system sparks concern among local businesses

By: Tyler Dion

Outlets: Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Published: January 19, 2026

Words: 817

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago


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Local business owners voiced their concerns about increased water rates and the new tier system that went into effect last year at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting in Peterborough.

Monadnock Plaza’s Bantam Grill and Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar owner Harris Weldon discussed the impact the new rates have had on his own operating costs.

“At our restaurants, we have to clean plates and wash dishes; it’s not optional,” he said.

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