Finance

Two-Thirds Stopped the Lien Sale — Despite the City’s Best Efforts

How thousands of Trenton homeowners dodged a water-bill trap

Dec 18, 2025 • Marc L

The $58 Water Charge That Became a $123 Lien Notice

“Smithers, prepare the invoices. Omit any useful details — we wouldn’t want homeowners paying too easily.”

Dec 9, 2025 • Marc L

The Answer About Suburban Customers—And Why Trenton Won’t Like It

Why Trenton homes face liens for water debt while suburban customers don’t—and whether this is policy or law

Nov 26, 2025 • Marc L

The Missing Half of the Lien Sale Story

The City won’t say why ~39% of delinquent water accounts—held by suburban customers—aren’t being treated like Trenton’s.

Nov 26, 2025 • Marc L

A Lien Sale Built on Errors

DEP’s own reports document widespread billing errors — yet the City is selling those balances as tax liens.

Nov 24, 2025 • Marc L

The Mayor Responds: Water Lien Sale

Some useful information, but still lots of questions.

Nov 23, 2025 • Marc L

A Second Chance at a Smart Idea: Trenton Reissues Its Staffing RFP

Even with an anticipated high price tag, this plan could be the most practical path to rebuilding Trenton Water Works.

Nov 7, 2025 • Marc L

Low-Hanging Fruit: Fix the Communication Breakdown at Trenton Water Works

The CPE calls it an A-rated failure. We’d call it a fixable one.

Nov 2, 2025 • Marc L

Meanwhile, in Hopewell Borough…

A Referendum on Next Week's Ballot Intends to Privatize the Borough's Water System

Oct 24, 2025 • Marc L

Rain, Rain, Go Away — We’ve Got Water to Treat

TWW staff can finally retire their storm-day collection buckets (for a while).

Oct 21, 2025 • Marc L

What Didn’t Happen at City Council Last Night

Council hesitated, but the Mayor doesn’t have to

Oct 8, 2025 • Marc L

When a Rate Hike Hurts Some Towns More Than Others

Why Trenton families will feel the squeeze more than Hopewell families

Sep 27, 2025 • Marc L

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