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‘Unconscionable’ electric rate hike

In his letter to the editor, John Grogan of Housatonic writes: "Notice the ridiculous 37 percent rate hike?!? We can't take that lying down."

To the Editor:

You get your electric bill yet? Notice the ridiculous, unconscionable 37 percent rate hike?!? I bet you did! We can’t take that lying down. Come to the Mass Revolt Facebook page, like it, then Tweet at our local reps, Smitty and Ben Downing (@repsmitty & @BenjaminDowning) or email Smitty Pignatelli and Benjamin Downing and ask what they are going to do. Likewise with Richie Neal and our U.S. Senators, too. DO something!

John Grogan

Housatonic

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