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Select Board approves short trial cuts to community rental fees for downstairs room
Summary
The board approved temporary reductions to town facility rental fees: a motion to lower a weekly rental rate from $30 to $20 for three months passed; later the board also authorized a reduced daily rate for repeated class use of the downstairs room, with follow‑up on scheduling and a request to place the matter on the next agenda for study.
The select board agreed to temporary reductions in town facility rental fees for community groups. Representatives from a local fellowship asked to reduce a weekly rental charge from $30 to $20 for an initial three‑month period; board members discussed reviewing the arrangement after three months and the motion to set the trial $20 rate for three months was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Separately, a group seeking to rent the downstairs room for three weekly classes asked for a per‑session rate reduction. After discussion the board moved to set a reduced daily rate of $30 (instead of the advertised $50) for use of the downstairs room; that motion was seconded and the board asked staff to place the item on the next agenda so members could study logistics, scheduling and the implications for availability.
Board members emphasized they wanted a short review period for fee reductions to ensure the arrangements do not conflict with other bookings and to monitor attendance levels. Staff will follow up with scheduling and bring any recommended policy changes or formal rates to a future meeting.
