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Select Board continues budget review; COLA guidance, well testing, and maintenance priorities discussed
Summary
Board and advisory members reviewed COLA guidance (recommended 2–2.7%), discussed environmental testing frequency for private wells (PFAS/VOC testing), and identified maintenance and repairs (approx. $30,000) for municipal buildings to include in upcoming budget preparations.
The Select Board continued a detailed budget review at its Feb. 17 meeting, focusing on cost‑of‑living adjustments, environmental testing obligations, and prioritized maintenance work for town buildings.
Advisory members recommended a COLA in the 2.0–2.7% range, citing Social Security/CPI movement; Speaker 6 estimated a fiscal impact of roughly $18,500–$20,000…
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