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Town administrator praises town meeting turnout, flags state budget developments and maintenance costs
Summary
Town Administrator Mr. Sullivan thanked residents for strong town meeting participation, noted a favorable Senate budget proposal citing Senator Dynan'9s work to increase state aid, and described municipal maintenance projects including an estimated $180,000'00,000 for line and crosswalk painting.
Town Administrator Mr. Sullivan used the May 5 Select Board meeting to thank residents and staff for a well-attended town meeting and to outline near-term fiscal and maintenance items.
Sullivan said town meeting drew about 200 residents (excluding department heads and tellers) and praised the work of the finance committee and volunteers who prepared materials since October. He said the state Senate had released a budget proposal that appears more favorable than earlier drafts and credited Senator Dynan for advocating additional state aid for unrestricted general government and for Chapter 70 school funding; Sullivan described that development as potentially helpful to the town’s finances.
Sullivan also reported municipal maintenance activity, including line painting and crosswalk work, and discussed cost scale for painting town streets. Board members estimated the cost in the meeting at roughly $180,000 to $200,000 for line and crosswalk painting across the community, and Sullivan said summer projects are forthcoming.
Why it matters: The town'9s near-term budget outlook depends in part on state action; additional state aid would affect municipal planning. The maintenance work and its cost were raised to help frame upcoming public-works planning and budget conversations.
What'9s next: Sullivan said the town will move into summer projects and will continue to monitor state budget developments.
