SELECTMEN’S MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2004 7:00 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, David W. Owen, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
The Board discussed the impact of the proposed budget cuts on various Town departments. Present was Town Accountant David Grab who informed the Board that due to proposed cuts by the Warrant Committee ($8,411), he would be forced to reduce his personal services line, causing a layoff of part-time personnel in his office. The Board asked that all of the department heads under the jurisdiction of the Selectmen be invited to the March 29 meeting to discuss the impacts of reductions to their budgets.
The Board reviewed warrant articles for the 2004 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Article F (Establish Capital Stabilization Fund) is being reinstated. The Board voiced their support for Article XX (Establish Dog Fouling Bylaw) and discussed Article QQQ (Amend Chapter 6, Section 34 of the General Bylaws-Alcoholic Beverage on Leased Premises).
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $649,181.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the location for the Annual Town Meeting to be at the High School Field House.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
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