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Selectboard hears proposal for a community nurse; informational meeting recommended
Summary
Resident Ann Green outlined services a community nurse could provide and estimated an annual cost of about $20,000; the Selectboard suggested she hold an informational meeting to gauge resident interest and explore start-up grants.
Ann Green presented information to the Selectboard about the potential role of a community nurse in Orford and estimated annual operating costs at roughly $20,000, noting that the final cost would depend on the town's level of need. She said start-up grants may be available to offset initial costs. The Selectboard suggested Green organize an informational meeting for residents to assess demand and needs before the board considers funding or formal adoption.
The minutes do not show a motion or vote to fund a community nurse; the item was recorded as a resident proposal and a suggestion to hold further community outreach and information gathering.
