... refuse[d] or fail[ed] to give its consent,' see N.J.S.A. 48:19-17 (Section 17), to Clinton's proposed upgrade of water service ... shall be authorized to proceed in accordance with such determination. [ N.J.S.A. 48:19-17 (emphasis added).] Contrary to Lebanon's contentions, whether it 'denied ... N.J.S.A. 48:19-13; and then quoting N.J.S.A. 48-19-17). A-2502-21 9 The purpose of this additional consent ... with both of Ridgefield's arguments: Although the language of N.J.S.A. 48:19-17 regarding the exemption from charges for laying pipes and constructing ...