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Council approves $250 donation to family fundraiser for hospitalized child
Summary
Council voted to donate $250 directly to the family of Dominic to help with hospital expenses; Vice Mayor abstained from participation on the item because of a family relationship, and the town attorney advised the donation is allowable if a public benefit is found.
Council considered a request to donate municipal funds in support of a community fundraising event for Dominic, a child whose family has provided long service to the town. Councilwoman Lenny Richardson moved that the town donate $250 directly to the family to help with hospital expenses. Vice Mayor Robert Freeland announced he would abstain because the beneficiary is a close relative.
Town attorney Scott Simpson advised the council that public dollars may be spent on a charity if the council finds a public benefit. After discussion, the council found that supporting the family constituted a public benefit and approved the $250 donation. The motion carried.
