Wastewater project in Dodson to start next spring

The Town of Dodson was given both a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a Treasure Statement Endowment Program (TSEP) award for an estimated $759,000 for upgrades to the Town's wastewater system, including the installation of a new portable generator and transfer switch for the lift station; increase operating depth in the storage lagoon and install open channel disinfection equipment.

In order to receive those grants, Dodson residents will see an increase in their monthly sewer bills, likely to start in January.

"We will have to gradually raise the rates on sewer over the...