Town trust fund warrant articles

Feb 3 · MinutesFirst mention

The town proposed adding $10,000 to the Town Hall Expendable Trust Fund from the 2025 unassigned fund balance, with no tax money. The chair said recent work included repointing the bricks, fixing rotten fascia and installing new gutters, partly paid by last year's $20,000. The fund holds about $5,525 and would reach $15,525. It could cover future needs such as a furnace. A resident noted the article was read with the Select Board named as agents to spend from the fund, but it was not written that way. It was explained that the board is already the agent and the language matches the version approved by the Department of Revenue. The Select Board recommended it 3-0.

Moved to the ballot as written. All in favor.

Feb 3 · MinutesDecided

The town proposed adding $25,000 to the Road Maintenance Expendable Trust Fund from the 2025 unassigned fund balance, with no tax money. A Select Board member said saving for current and future road repairs is important. A resident thanked the Highway Department for clearing roads. The Select Board recommended it 3-0.

Moved to the ballot as written. All in favor.

Feb 3 · MinutesDecided

The town proposed adding $20,000 to the Legal Expendable Trust Fund from the 2025 unassigned fund balance, with no tax money. The chair said the money is for unexpected legal costs. There were three lawsuits last year; two were dismissed and one remains. The board also changed town counsel to DTC Attorneys, at $100 per hour less. The Select Board recommended it 3-0.

Moved to the ballot as written. All in favor.