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South Berwick holds public hearing on $750,000 owner-controlled contingency for $7.35M town-hall renovation
Summary
Residents pressed council on tax impacts and contract terms as the town seeks voter approval of up to $750,000 from undesignated funds as an owner-controlled contingency for the already-approved $7,350,000 town-hall renovation project.
South Berwick held a public hearing Dec. 9 as it prepares to ask voters whether to permit the town to draw up to $750,000 from the undesignated fund as an owner-controlled contingency for an already approved $7,350,000 town-hall renovation.
Residents at the hearing said they support renovating the town hall but urged more clarity on fiscal effects. “My main concern is what will be your tax ramifications for spending,” said Jerome Bechera of 75 Mills Road, citing rising rates and concerns for seniors on fixed incomes. Finance staff replied the $7,350,000 package approved previously included a $6,000,000 bond and…
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