Vote at a glance: Riverside Rest Home budget referral passes 5–2

Feb 9, 2026

After a full review of operations, staffing and a Medicaid cost report showing a multi‑million shortfall, the subcommittee voted 5–2 to forward the Riverside Rest Home budget recommendation to the executive committee for consideration on Feb. 20.

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The Strafford County delegation subcommittee voted to endorse the proposed Riverside Rest Home budget for referral to the executive committee. Motion: "Endorse the proposed Riverside Rest Home budget and refer the recommendation to the executive committee." Mover: Speaker 4. Second: Speaker 1. Vote: 5 in favor, 2 opposed. Outcome: referral approved; the executive committee will consider the recommendation at its Feb. 20 meeting. The referral advances the subcommittee's recommendation but does not finalize county budget adoption.

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