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FinCom recommends $45,000 capital article for 10 police rifles after split vote
Summary
The Tisbury FinCom voted 5–2 to recommend a $45,000 capital spending article for 10 police rifles at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, with objections emphasizing planning and moderation in equipment procurement.
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted on April 15 to recommend a capital spending article for 10 police rifles totalling $45,000 for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
Russ Hartenstine moved the recommendation and Melinda Loberg seconded. The motion passed 5–2. The minutes record dissent from Ruth Konigsberg and Alex Meleney, who raised objections about planning and moderation in police equipment purchases. The minutes state the objection as concerns about better planning and moderation for Police equipment rather than contesting the expenditure amount itself.
The recommendation will appear on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting for voter consideration.
