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Selectboard approves manifests, schedules budget hearing and continues ordinance review
Summary
The Stratford Selectboard approved manifests for late December and early January, signed several routine permits and contracts, set the Town Budget Hearing for Feb. 5, 2025, and continued review of updated sewer and water ordinances, asking members for further wording feedback.
At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Town of Stratford Selectboard approved manifests for Dec. 30 and 31, 2024 and Jan. 6, 2025 by a recorded 3–0 vote and signed a set of administrative documents including a raffle permit and an event permit for North Country ATV.
Suzanne reviewed warrant articles planned for the upcoming Town Budget Hearing on Feb. 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., highlighting the town’s annual donations to nonprofit organizations that will appear in the budget. The board also noted the School Budget Hearing on Feb. 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Chair Clayton Macdonald reported he has updated the sewer and water ordinances but said language still needs clarification; he asked board members to review drafted copies and return comments so the item can be closed at a future meeting. Selectman Harry Juergens said he will continue work to update street maps. Selectman Charlie Goulet had no new items to bring forward.
Why it matters: The manifest approval clears routine payments, the signed permits allow upcoming events to proceed, and the warranted budget items set what voters will see at the Feb. 5 hearing. Continued ordinance editing indicates the board has not yet finalized changes to sewer and water rules.
Votes at a glance: Manifest approvals — approved 3–0 (Macdonald, Juergens, Goulet). No other formal votes were recorded on ordinances or contracts at this meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.; minutes were prepared by Vanessa Toner.
