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Finance Committee reviews general assistance spending, LIHEAP reimbursements and benevolent fund as winter costs drive demand
Summary
Committee heard that FY25 year‑to‑date net general assistance spending is about $210,000; the town contracts with the county for GA services and expects a 70/30 reimbursement split with the state. LIHEAP and benevolent funds were discussed as primary heating assistance sources.
Manager Matt told the committee the town’s contracted general assistance (GA) program is run by the county and the town budgets its net share after state reimbursement. Matt said the town’s FY25 year‑to‑date net cost was about $210,000.
“We work with them through the Benevolent Fund with Paige as well, for heating assistance,” Matt said, describing a layered approach: first enroll eligible…
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