Post-Budget Realities: A List of Some Lingering Issues

As Town Meeting approaches, the Selectboard has approved a budget, crafted through the dedicated effort of Board members, the Town Manager, and staff. The adopted budget largely aligns with the Town Manager’s proposals. However, this post does not delve into the intricacies of the budget itself. Instead, it sheds light on issues that emerged during the budget process yet remain unresolved. It’s important to highlight these lingering concerns that warrant attention from the SB and TM, as well as the Continue reading Post-Budget Realities: A List of Some Lingering Issues

Selectboard candidate questionnaire. Q5: Elected Listers/Town Clerk.

The Norwich Observer asked the candidates for Selectboard the same five questions. Below is the fifth and final question and the candidates’ responses. A list of all five questions, without responses, is here. Articles 12 and 15 of the Town Meeting Warning are pertinent to this question. They say: Article 12. Shall the voters authorize the elimination of the office of Lister and replace it with a professionally qualified assessor hired by the Town? Article 15. Shall the voters authorize Continue reading Selectboard candidate questionnaire. Q5: Elected Listers/Town Clerk.