The PSB is investigating two separate matters relating to Readsboro Electric Light Department. On June 30, 2009, the PSB issued an order opening an investigation into the rates charged by Readsboro Electric. State statute relating to public utilities states “a company may not change its schedules of rates except upon 45 days notice to the PSB and the Department of Public Service.” It also requires that public service companies “make no deviation, directly or indirectly, from the rates for any service rendered by it.”
The PSB opened the investigation due to concerns raised by the Department of Public Service.
After the PSB approved the sale of Readsboro Electric to Central Vermont Public Service Corporation, the PSB became aware of an allegation that Readsboro Electric was billing customers at rates not authorized from a 26.82% rate increase. The 26.82% increase went into effect in July 2007.
Shortly afterward, the PSB approved the acquisition of Readsboro Electric by CVPS. According to docket number 7532, the DPS “informed the Board that it had learned that Readsboro Electric was billing customers at rates lower than its authorized tariffs.”
The PSB did not pursue the allegation because the acquisition was pending. The town has twice rejected the sale of Readsboro Electric to CVPS. The current investigation will determine “whether Readsboro Electric has billed its customers inappropriate rates in violation of its approved tariffs and state statute.” If violations are found, the PSB will determine whether penalties will be imposed.
The PSB was informed in a letter from Larry Hopkins on November 12, 2008, that refunds were due Readsboro Electric customers. The PSB asked Readsboro Electric to demonstrate that it had fully complied. But according to the PSB, Readsboro Electric did not provide an adequate response “to verify that Readsboro Electric appropriately refunded its customers.” As a result, the PSB is investigating whether customers received appropriate refunds in accordance with the 26.82% increase.
A second investigation deals with an additional rate increase. Readsboro Electric filed a 24.46% increase on its retail rates. If approved, the rate increase would take effect on a service-rendered basis retroactive to October 1, 2009. Docket 7564 states the proposed rate increase “will produce additional revenues in the amount of $73,379.”
According to PSB clerk Susan Hudson, the investigation into the 24.46% rate increase is standard procedure. Hudson said the PSB is required to investigate whenever a public utility requests a rate increase.
Andrea McHugh, a PSB utilities analyst, will conduct the public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 pm, at the Readsboro Central School Gymnasium.
Residents may submit written comments electronically to psb.clerk@state.vt.us or by mail to Vermont PSB, 112 State St., Montpelier, VT 05620-2701.
she see's everyone posting all this stuff on here which makes her scared as shit!
it may have seemed like a waste of time to you but there was more accurate, eye popping information dealt to the psb in 10 minutes than you would ever know in a lifetime.
the expression on some peoples faces during the presentations was "priceless".
maybe tony told her to stay home because " we cant protect you here ".
FYI when you quote from articles on the internet you should mention the url address or it is PLAGERISM! In three of your posts you quoted from:
www.belchertown.org and www.meetingtomorrow.com
just a little info for your crumbling cookies!
Twas two weeks before Xmas, we're all in the gym
The Selectboard was there, with her beside him.
The Financial Report was read aloud,
There was no money, we knew in the crowd.
The Chair said, "boys this isnt funny"
The Town of Readsboros completely out of money.
They scratched, scratched, scrathed and scrathed
Wondering how all the money got snatched.
She poked him in the ribs and handed him a note,
He quickly declared, "we've gotta take a vote"
The Clerk ran to her office with pitters and patters
Screaming to the Board "Only my Xmas Bonus matters"
She suddenly returned shouting "I have great news"
I found more money by charging some extra ECU's.
The pressure is off, they need not borrow.
You voted for them...Merry Xmas Readsboro.
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Spreading the Word
Advertising is an important part of a town hall meeting because it informs the public of the meeting and any specific issues on the agenda. The advertising doesn't have to be extensive or overwhelming, but informing the public of the dates and times is helpful. This is usually done by placing an advertisement in the local paper or sending out a flyer. There are also some communities that broadcast their meetings on local public access television to let those who couldn't attend the meeting know what happened. They can also run a notice during the program as to the day and time of the next meeting.
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DO YOU ALL RECEIVE FLYERS OF TOWN MEETING??
A little something you need to look at, the selective select board and town clerk of readsboro don't want you to know!
Maintaining records of personal property mortgages, records of all licenses authorized by the Selectmen, and certificates of landtaking are all responsibilities of the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk is also an agent of the State, issuing and recording licenses for births, marriages, deaths, dogs, hunting, fishing and trapping. As the official recordkeeper of the Town, the Town Clerk is required to research and verify the existence of certain records such as births, deaths and marriages upon request!
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From "Residents want answers on sewer charges"
Justin G 2 wrote on Wednesday, Nov 04 at 09:00 PM »
"hey people I am serious about this and I would like to help out as much as I can, I need a job and this is a good way to do it. Let me have something to work with and do, my brain can't sit home anymore long and watch youtube videos and play farkle on facebook. I have the knowledge and with my help I can make it so Readsboro is a better place,"
So did you get a job since then?
On ceremonial occasions, the Town Clerk wears a gown of black silk ottoman/grosgrain of the lay pattern with panel sleeves and a flap collar. The gown is trimmed with rows of braid and tassels. This gown is similar to the gown of undergraduate Fellow and Gentleman-Commoners in the ancient universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The Town Clerk also wears a wig similar to that of barristers.
I did not graduate from GCC, I transferred and graduated from a University in Illnois!
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Justin you say "you're a worker and don't have time to play video games." If so, then why are you still asking people for a job in the comments? You've been saying this for the last couple of weeks. If you're still looking, then you should have time plenty of time to go to selectboard meetings. Sounds like you're too busy playing video games or playing guitar to even attend on Wednesday nights.