SENATE, No. 1184

SECTION 1. In addition to the other enforcement powers and remedies provided by law, if any fees, rates, rents, assessments or other charges billed by the City against any premises which are connected with the water works system or sewer works system remain unpaid for a period of more than sixty days from the due date thereof, and following such period notice and demand have been posted on such premises and have been given to the owner of said premises, by registered or certified mail addressed to said premises and to the address of said owner as shown on the records of the assessor of the city or town and to occupants of said premises by mail, to pay the same within fifteen days from the date of mailing of said notice, and such fees, rates, rents, assessments or other charges remain unpaid, the Water Department shall have the power and is hereby authorized to shut-off the supply of water to said premises until said fees, rates, rents, assessments or other charges are paid, together with interest thereon at the applicable rate and the standard charge of the commission for restoring water service to said premises.  The City of Taunton, shall, acting through its Municipal Council Committee on Public Works promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for implementation of this section.