Dennis Select Board Reviews Water Meter Technology Options
Dennis Select Board reviews water meter technology at informational session. Department of Public Works Director Mike Lavin and Board of Water Commissioners Chair Bob Perry, along with representatives from Stiles Company, discussed drive-by automated meter reading (AMR) systems, ultrasonic meters,
Select Board · Meeting of February 5, 2026
Dennis Select Board reviews water meter technology at informational session. Department of Public Works Director Mike Lavin and Board of Water Commissioners Chair Bob Perry, along with representatives from Stiles Company, discussed drive-by automated meter reading (AMR) systems, ultrasonic meters, and cellular-based advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). The Badger Beacon software platform was demonstrated, allowing customers to view usage and receive alerts.
Meter replacement projects typically take one to two years, with ongoing service costs estimated at $0.79 to $0.89 per meter per month. No action was taken at the informational-only session.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of February 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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