Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened

Council approves new water meter rules and increased fire truck funding

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved a new water meter bylaw and increased funding for a new fire truck. The water meter bylaw requires all properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026. The council also approved an increase in capital allocation for the new fire truck, bringing the total to $656,451.00 plus taxes. This is an increase of $6,548 from the original allocation. The council's decision on the water meter bylaw was met with opposition from some residents, who expressed concerns about the cost and the impact on homeowners. The council will consider the concerns and may revisit the decision at a future meeting.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026: The council approved the water meter bylaw, which requires all properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026. [7]
  • passed — Increase in Capital Allocation for New Fire Truck: The council approved an increase in capital allocation for the new fire truck, bringing the total to $656,451.00 plus taxes. [10]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will consider the concerns and may revisit the decision on the water meter bylaw at a future meeting.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Keri Torgerson, Amanda Holden, and Dave Woychesher — To defer the final adoption of Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026 until more information is provided.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Water meter bylaw

The new water meter bylaw will require all properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026. This may have a significant impact on homeowners, particularly those with aging infrastructure.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 Increase in Capital Allocation for New Fire Truck

The council approved an increase in capital allocation for the new fire truck, bringing the total to $656,451.00 plus taxes.[3] [10]

“The Fire Chief approved two minor alterations as attached to this report. One is dated April 1, 2024, and one is dated June 18, 2024. These change orders represent an additional $6,548 of the original allocation.[10]”

10.1 Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026

The council approved the water meter bylaw, which requires all properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026.[7]

“The proposed amendment requires all property owners connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026.[9] [7]”

Open questions

  • What will happen to homeowners who are unable to install a water meter by December 31, 2026?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. Minutes document
  4. YouTube recording
  5. Regular Agenda - 22 Jul 2026 — Agenda Package
  6. Princeton Revised Invoice 0003978_Redacted
  7. Adoption-2026-07-22 Final - Bylaw 987 Water Regulations bylaw Amendment.
  8. Regular Agenda - 08 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
  9. Adoption Water RegulationsAmendment Bylaw Staff Report
  10. Staff Report - 2026 Fire Truck Allocation

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Brief 907 · 2026-07-22