I think they can dictate there own pricing, it depends on the profit margins they are trying to generate

You learn something new everyday (if you're open-minded). I would imagine that you're right BB.

"The average authority customer, who uses 13,000 gallons per quarter, will see annual rates increase to $559.31, up from $466.10."

Those fees are QUARTERLY!!! I guess even the reporter can't wrap her brain around that. And don't forget the twice yearly Extra Fee of +100 to pay for the new treatment plant. And the people causing the problems being addressed by the Chesapeake Bay Initiative, THE FARMERS, aren't even on public sewer so they don't have to pay! And when they do decide to do something responsible like mediate a stream, they do it w/ grant money. Sadly, the 2300 Boro customers are forced to pay the cost of the new plant out of their shrinking wages. That is the current formula to pay for this Initiative. I know because I used to live there. My question is why can't they spread it out on a regional basis like LASA. Check out www.lasa.org

I'm all for supporting the local stores too, and I DO buy from them. All that I'm saying is that usually the prices are slightly higher than the larger chains, but this time they were 2 times the cost. Don't try to make me look like a jerk for pointing out a FACT.

Sorry, I didn't mean any malice in what I wrote. I just wanted to state that I wouldn't think Longenecker's would "stick" it to you.