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Council approves Family Services budget after brief questions about welfare line

Hooksett Town Council · September 3, 2025
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Summary

The council approved the Family Services proposed budget of $145,866 after Director Trish Caruso explained a $10,000 reduction in the welfare line and continued CAP and transportation support; approval was by voice vote.

Trish Caruso, director of Family Services, presented the department’s proposed budget of $145,866, noting the primary change was a $10,000 reduction in the town welfare line to $58,000. She said the department would maintain CAP funding at $14,000 and continue transportation services.

Councilors asked whether payroll increases were included in departmental totals; administration said noncontract increases were not included and that negotiated contract changes would be presented later as warrant articles. After brief discussion, a councilor moved to accept the Family Services budget as presented, a second was recorded and the council approved the motion by voice vote.