Lincoln Town Council approves $155K for Town Hall upgrades and security cameras

The Lincoln Budget Board convened on April 7, 2025, to discuss several key resolutions concerning the town's capital projects and improvements. The meeting began with a focus on the installation of security cameras for both the police department and Town Hall. The board confirmed that the funding would cover both locations, ensuring enhanced security measures.

Following this discussion, the board moved on to Resolution 8, which proposed the transfer of up to $155,000 from the capital projects fund for improvements to Town Hall. The proposed improvements included the replacement of carpeting in the administration, town clerk, and human resources offices, with a budget of up to $30,000. Additionally, the resolution allocated up to $125,000 for upgrades to the electrical and HVAC systems. The board stipulated that any unspent funds from these appropriations as of June 30, 2026, would be returned to the capital projects fund.

The motion for Resolution 8 was approved with a motion from Bruce and a second from Mike, followed by a unanimous vote in favor.

The meeting then transitioned to Resolution 9, where the board began to discuss the breakdown of various items related to the budget. However, the specifics of this resolution were not fully detailed during the meeting, indicating further discussions would be necessary to finalize the budget allocations.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to improving town facilities and ensuring public safety through the proposed resolutions. The next steps will involve further discussions on the budget breakdown and additional resolutions as the board continues its work leading up to the financial town meeting in May.