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Trustees discuss limiting water and sanitation hours to 40 to rein in 2025 budget
Summary
Facing unexpected expenses and a potential 2025 budget shortfall, trustees discussed temporarily capping water and sanitation hours at 40 pending a June review and asked staff to provide timesheet detail and duties.
Trustees discussed potential overages in the 2025 appropriation and raised the possibility of limiting hours for water and sanitation to a 40-hour maximum for May and June while the board reviews year-to-date spending. The chair (S4) explained that unexpected expenses outside the town's control have put pressure on the 2025 budget and that a June meeting with five months of expenses will allow a more holistic decision.
The clerk (S1) asked for clarification about the 40-hour figure and whether it was weekly or a temporary limit; the chair and trustees indicated it would be a maximum for water and sanitation while staff bring detailed timesheets and job descriptions for the June meeting so the board can make a final decision. The transcript records discussion and direction to bring supporting materials but does not record a formal binding ordinance or final vote restricting hours; the item was framed as an interim, administrative control to manage projected budget risk.
