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Budget committee debate over Chamber‑funded part‑time role ends with motion withdrawn
Summary
A motion to eliminate $13,675 funding tied to a Chamber‑based part‑time town employee sparked debate about duties, hours and nine open town positions; after discussion the motion was withdrawn.
A committee member moved to cut $13,675 from the Chamber/visitor‑services line, a move that would have effectively eliminated the part‑time town position stationed at the Chamber of Commerce. Committee members debated the role’s duties — answering phones, staffing an information desk and assisting with EV charger issues — and whether the worker could fill other town vacancies. One member observed the position works roughly 17 hours per week across 39 weeks.
After an extended discussion about practical service impacts and the town’s nine current vacancies, the mover withdrew the motion before a final roll‑call. The Chair noted that if not funded it would effectively eliminate the position unless funds were found via a line‑item transfer.
