Almost 400 people have signed a petition expressing concern over recent increases to water and sewer rates in the Richmond Hill, but officials say the state forced their hand because of the city’s growing population and an aging wastewater treatment plant. The petition, which can be found here, had been signed by 392 people as of Wednesday. It was posted June 13.
City residents upset over utility hikes
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