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Ossipee approves $8.35 million operating budget; paving, police and outside agencies discussed
Summary
At town meeting Ossipee voters approved an $8,352,111 operating budget (secret ballot 124–19). Officials explained major items, including a $600,000 paving article, investments in highway equipment and a $10,000 body‑camera pilot for police. Several outside agencies received appropriations and the meeting included line‑by‑line votes before the final secret ballot on the total.
Voters reviewed the town operating budget line by line, with budget committee and selectmen recommendations guiding discussion. The total operating budget presented was $8,352,111. Department leaders explained key lines: the highway department’s request ($1,667,070) accompanied by an explanation from highway director TJ Eldridge of a move toward full reclamation and multi‑layer paving to extend road life; the police budget ($1,495,700) and a separate warrant to purchase body cameras; and public works…
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