Selectboard debates staffing cuts in proposed code enforcement budget
Aug 24, 2026
Board members and residents said the manager's proposed configuration would reduce code enforcement hours; some urged an alternate budget that preserves staffing while others argued the combined 'planner plus' role created voter confusion.
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Town Manager Joe presented a draft configuration that would remove one part-time deputy and move to one full-time plus a 0.5 position for code enforcement in his proposed budget. Several board members and residents warned the change would significantly reduce inspection capacity and urged Joe to prepare an alternative option for the joint meeting with the budget committee.
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