The Newton City Commission settled on a new water and sewer rate structure that may mean a slight reduction in the overall utility bill next year, but will mean not paying off a loan to renovate the wastewater treatment facility early. New rates will take effect Jan. 1. Rate increases will be likely in 2025. [Courtesy Image]
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan For nearly an hour and a half the Newton City Commission reviewed a document March 14, titled “Impact on General…