Wrentham Monitoring Fuel Prices

It's no secret that fuel prices have increased lately — one merely needs to check nearby gas pumps.

The price hikes don't just affect individuals, though — municipalities can also face problems related to high fuel costs.

Town Administrator William Ketcham said the Wrentham town government is keeping tabs on the current situation.

"It's certainly an item of concern," he said. "Most budgets are put together as late as December."

Ketcham said, though the town is monitoring the situation, the prices could change again.

"The latest projections we've gotten expect the fuel prices to go back down," he said. 

According to Ketcham, the town can change items on the fly, should prices swing too wildly.

"Expenses can be cut back in other areas," he said, adding that towns can also use their reserve funds.