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Board of Finance compiles possible spending cuts as budget work continues

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Summary

At a May 28 budget workshop, the Deep River Board of Finance reviewed the current budget proposal and created a list of possible reductions to be refined at the next Budget Workshop; the Finance Director attended and public comment was recorded.

The Deep River Board of Finance reviewed the town's current budget proposal at a May 28 special workshop and compiled a list of possible spending reductions to address the failed referendum. The board agreed the reductions list will be further reviewed and finalized at the next Budget Workshop.

Finance Director Paula Fernald attended the meeting and supported the review of the current proposal. The transcript states only that "a list of possible reductions was created and discussed"; it does not provide details on which line items or dollar amounts are under consideration.

The board also heard public comment during the meeting, though the transcript does not record the content of those remarks. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn by Board member Carmella Balducci, seconded by Kathryn Russell; the motion passed 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.