April 21st, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Last week’s preliminary budget presentation for the City of Cumberland showed a city in good financial shape with high bond ratings. But there is still trouble in some areas, mostly utilities. Along with an increase in the cost for trash pick-up, city residents are going to see another rise in the cost for water, according to Mayor Ray Morriss who said the water department will still be in the red, even with the rate hike…

   

“This year, we’re going to again  - we’re looking at another 20% increase – we’re still going to be losing about a half a million.”