Resident Questions Williamsburg Authority's Policy

Denny Hammel, the owner of a rental property in Williamsburg, came to the Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, to discuss the authority’s policy about water leaks.

The policy ultimately led to a $2,200 bill for Hammel, he said. Hammel said his rental property located on East 4th Street began to have high usage in the September bill, which led to a phone call from authority Secretary Lisa Dishong. Dishong, who was present at the meeting, said that the calls are a courtesy for every resident and customer of the authority. She explained that a phone call will...