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Canton approves $120,000 budget amendment to finish playground
Summary
At a July 16 special meeting, Canton’s mayor and board approved a $120,000 amendment to the recreation budget — $20,000 additional appropriation plus a $100,000 transfer from the general fund’s fund balance — to complete a stalled playground; board members voiced concern over delays and public trust.
Canton’s mayor and board on July 16 approved a $120,000 amendment to the town’s recreation budget to complete a playground project that has been delayed.
Mayor Zeb Smathers opened a special called meeting at 9:00 a.m. and, after Finance Officer Walker presented the proposal, the board voted to add $20,000 to the Recreation budget and transfer $100,000 from the General Fund using the town’s fund balance to cover remaining costs. Alderwoman Mull moved to approve the amendment and Alderman Hamlett seconded; the motion passed with all in favor.
The amendment was presented by Interim Manager Stinnett and…
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