Spring 2008 Town Meeting

Hello Town Meeting Members,

I am in full preparation mode for next Monday night's Spring Town Meeting, as I am sure you are. There are 46 articles on the warrant. Some we see every year at this time (budgets, snow and ice deficit, street acceptances, enterprise funds, revolving funds), and some articles, like those concerning the Economic Development Industrial Commission (EDIC) {Articles 30-34}, are new. You will also consider whether to buy a new fire truck, among many other capital items.

Our workload may be diminished somewhat, because, from what I understand, none of the contracts (Articles 25 through 29, inclusive) are ready for your review and/or vote yet. Those articles may all be for no action. Also, we have 6 street acceptances {Articles 35-40}, and if appropriate, and with your consent, you may choose to vote those as a block.

Having at least some of the TELLERS identified before the Special Town Meeting was a real time-saver on the night of Town Meeting. Therefore, if anyone knows now they would like to be a TELLER for the Spring Town Meeting, please let me know.

If anyone has any questions or comments before Monday, I would enjoy hearing from you. Thank you.

Jon