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Votes at a glance: selectmen approve fund-balance policy, a river parcel purchase, polling location change and permits
Summary
The Board of Selectmen recorded several formal actions on Sept. 23, including adopting a fund-balance policy; approving a conservation land purchase; awarding a contract for a dry-hydrant repair; designating a new polling place; and approving a baiting permit.
At its Sept. 23 meeting the Bow Town Board of Selectmen recorded multiple formal votes. The board did not debate each measure for long on the floor but voted on the following items during the meeting: a fund-balance policy; a conservation land purchase; a contract for a dry-hydrant replacement; a polling location change; and approval of a wildlife-baiting permit. Details follow.
Votes and key details
- Fund-balance policy (approved): The board adopted a formal unassigned fund-balance policy establishing a target range of 8% to 14% of annual appropriations. The motion was moved and seconded and passed in open session. (See the separate story for background.)
- Purchase of Merrimack-river parcel, 11 Prairie Road (approved): The selectmen voted to authorize acquisition of a…
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