Show town board of blanding adopts new policy 0 in the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the town of blanding several matters of vast importance to the citizens of the town were discussed in regard to the classification of the town it was proposed a petition to the governor be submitted changing the town of blanding to the city of blanding as the last census revealed the fact that due to the increase in population during the past few years such a step is possible the action most interesting to the people of the town was taken affecting the power and light rates because of the rapid growth of the community and the ever increasing number of consumers it was deemed advisable by the board to make a marked reduction in the present rates the new schedule begins at per PerK KWH WH arill anti on a sliding scale gets as low as ac per K W H and will take effect as of february 1 1941 the cut will greatly benefit the small consumer who heretofore has been unable to get the advantage of the cheaper rates enjoyed by those using a greater amount of electricity the average reduction on the total amount consumed by the entire will be approximated 20 the board of trustees is to be commended on its keen business ability and foresight in adopting policies which will keep pace with the growth and development of our thriving community 0 |