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Hampden Select Board reviews town meeting warrant, prioritizes school security and building upgrades
Summary
The Hampden Select Board reviewed proposed warrant articles and the town budget on April 2, discussed moving a parking-lot item to prioritize school security door and lock upgrades, reviewed projected revenue from a solar lease, and heard cost estimates for building access control and other capital requests.
The Hampden Select Board on April 2 reviewed proposed town meeting warrant articles and the town operating budget, focusing discussion on school capital items, building security upgrades for municipal buildings, and revenue and capital requests tied to town projects.
Why it matters: The Select Board’s advisory and signature roles shape what appears on the town meeting warrant and which items the town will ask voters to approve; several warrant items have direct budgetary and safety implications for residents.
School-related warrant items drew sustained attention. Board members said they want the school committee to prioritize security upgrades—door locks and access control—over a proposed Fire Road…
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