Daniel Schemer
MIDDLEBORO The Spring Annual Town Meeting will be happening on Monday, April 26, beginning at 7PM, at the Nichols Middle School Auditorium.
A list of 32 articles will be decided. Articles 2-5 will focus on the FY22 operating budget, the Enterprise Funds, and related funds and accounts for the Town.
Before the Annual Meeting will be small Special Town Meeting with an additional eight articles focused on mainly fund transfers, previous year expenses, and one big borrow.
One of the articles for Special Town Meeting is related to the new DPW Building nearing completion. The first is to borrow an additional $250,000 to cover all contingency costs that couldn’t be covered in the original bid.
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FY22 budget highlights pandemic challenges, new opportunities
Daniel Schemer
MIDDLEBORO – The FY22 Operating Budget to be voted on at Annual Town Meeting sees the town continuing to factor in and be ever cautious with the continuing pandemic and the economic consequences it has brought.
At the February 8 Select Board meeting Town Manager Robert Nunes went over the budget being proposed for next fiscal year.
“Covid will continue to be a challenge and impact local revenues,” said Nunes, who also pointed to changes to the state and local economies over the last year.
Nunes has previously stated over the years that his financial management priorities are usually based on remaining conservative with revenue projections. It’s periods like this where that is especially essential.
The Select Board approved Cease & Desist notices to be sent to the occupants residing in the seasonal homes of Woods Pond campgrounds, located on King’s Way, at the Jan. 25 Select Board meeting.
The board emphasized that it is not safe for residents living past season due to the lack of potable water, and they must leave the premises.
It was previously reported that several occupants residing at these seasonal homes have been living there illegally year-round. Many of these cottage-style units in this part of Woods Pond are restricted to seasonal use from April 16 – October 10.
Most of the campgrounds consist of shared communal wells and septic systems, both of which aren’t designed and sustainable for year-round use.
Members of the Charter Study Committee gave an update to the Select Board at the Jan. 25 meeting, reviewing recommendations and revisions being discussed for the modernized Town Charter.
Committee Chair Brian Giovanoni spoke about some of the debates being had among committee members at recent meetings.
Updating the Charter to reflect the use of gender-neutral pronouns was the biggest topic, and its an issue that still divides officials.
“We looked at our communities. The majority have changed to gender-neutral. We reached out to LGBTQ reps in order to discuss their opinions. They indicated this is the standard approach. We did our research,” said Paula Fay, Committee member.
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