Select Board declines blanket recommendation on school articles amid concerns about AOS/ESC leadership
The board debated whether to recommend school warrant articles and decided to adhere to tradition of leaving those choices to voters; a participant voiced concerns about the AOS office and suggested moving to an ESC might strengthen leadership, while noting the school committee bears responsibility for many budget decisions.
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Board members debated whether to make a recommendation on school warrant items or follow the town’s tradition of leaving school articles to the voters. One member argued to “hold to tradition and not make one,” saying such matters should be decided by the general body of the town rather than “a couple people” (SEG 057–066). Another member said they were “comfortable making a recommendation” but acknowledged the opposing rationale.
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