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Board backs work to refine capital budget process after Collins Center study
Summary
Members supported staff recommendations and the Collins Center framework to improve how the town handles capital requests and appointments to the capital budget committee, agreeing to prioritize operational improvements before governance changes.
Board members discussed the town’s capital budget appointment model and the Collins Center study recommendations. Members acknowledged the current bylaw gives selectmen and the warrant committee appointing roles that can make the process feel self-perpetuating; the board agreed the near-term priority is implementing the new program process so volunteers and candidates better understand expectations.
The board committed to supporting the capital and warrant committees with information and process improvements before pursuing any structural changes to appointments. Members said a clearer, more streamlined system should encourage volunteer recruitment and make the capital review cycle more effective.
