READING â Budget fantasy took precedent over town realities as department heads laid out their Christmas wish list for FY22 Tuesday night. The Reading Select Board heard presentations on facilities, public services, public safety, and capital/debt all coming with a mandate from Town Manager Bob LeLacheur to âcreate a budget as if money was no object.â
Last week the board heard presentations from the library, administrative services, finance, public works, and enterprise funds. Itâs all part of the process that will lead to the FY22 budget for Reading.
Like previous budget discussions, Tuesdayâs virtual meeting was filled with big numbers and colorful charts. On RCTV the numbers were often hard to read but in many ways it didnât matter. At some point reality will overtake fantasy and the numbers will change. For example, collective bargaining with the townâs eight unions is ongoing and thatâs just one of many variables. The biggest variable re
UpdatedFri, Dec 18, 2020 at 9:02 pm ET
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Interface Referral and Resource Card. (Courtesy photo)
MCSP funds another year of Interface Referral Service
The Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) is proud to announce successfully funding the renewal of Interface Referral Service for the Town of Medfield for 2020-2021. In a year as emotionally trying as 2020, MCSP hopes to increase the awareness of this valuable service for any resident of Medfield.
The William James INTERFACE Referral Service, offered through the Freedman Center, is a mental health and wellness referral Helpline available Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll free). This is a free, confidential referral service for residents of participating communities. Callers from these participating communities are matched with licensed mental health providers from an extensive database, on average, within 2 weeks of their call to INTERFACE. Each referral best meets the location, insurance, and