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Selectboard reviews preliminary 2025 budget, education portion errors and reappraisal costs
Summary
Julie presented an early 2025 budget draft; members noted the education figures are incomplete, discussed maintaining municipal costs near current levels, and flagged an upcoming full reappraisal (state schedule) with estimated costs in the tens of thousands.
The Selectboard reviewed an early draft of the 2025 municipal budget and agreed most figures will change once final data and payroll entries are complete. Julie said she "just filled in what I could" and cautioned the education portion is not finalized and skews totals. The board aimed to keep municipal spending close to current levels except where contract or insurance increases are expected.
Members discussed paving allocations (the board proposed $100,000 for paving) and debated repaving versus new paving. The board also discussed the sheriff contract and patrol hours; members noted the sheriff's presence is appreciated and that reducing hours could draw complaints. Separately, the clerk and others discussed an upcoming state-required full property reappraisal scheduled for 2026; members estimated the total reappraisal bill could be roughly $70,000–$75,000 and said the town will continue to set aside funds annually to cover the cost.
