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Selectboard reviews draft budget; focuses on waterline, sidewalks, EV chargers and new short‑term rental fee
Summary
At a budget review meeting, the Selectboard discussed budgeting and financing for a planned lower Route 3 waterline replacement, sidewalk projects, EV chargers contingent on an 80% state grant, a sewer pump station upgrade covered largely by grant revenue, and a proposal to begin short‑term rental registration as an offsetting revenue source.
At a Selectboard budget review meeting, town officials reviewed draft numbers and highlighted several capital projects they say will be carried into next year’s capital plan.
The town plans to budget for a multi‑phase waterline replacement on lower Route 3 and to seek grants and low‑interest loans to reduce the town share. "We'd like to budget for the waterline replacement on lower Route 3. It takes, like, a year and a half to really get through this process," Michael, a staff member, said. He added that the town will apply for grants and loans over the next several months to defray costs and be ready to proceed in spring.
The Selectboard discussed sidewalks work in town, including a $40,000…
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