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Pownal approves capital projects and equipment purchases; some residents cite tax strain
Summary
Voters approved capital project funding, including $162,000 to the Capital Project Fund and up to $276,500 to purchase a public works excavator and flail mower from reserve funds; residents raised concerns about tax impacts but Select Board members said purchases were from reserves.
Pownal voters approved a series of capital appropriations. Article 22 authorized $162,000 for the Capital Project Fund. Article 23 authorized up to $276,500 from the Capital Projects Fund to purchase a public works excavator ($232,500) and a flail mower attachment ($44,000).
Several residents asked whether the timing was appropriate given recent tax increases and whether trade-ins or other cost offsets were available. Select Board members and staff explained the purchases would be paid from existing reserve funds and not from a new tax assessment. The motions were carried as presented.
