Bob Anderson sent an email suggesting a separate entity regarding this hearing from the Selectboard minutes. Sounded like a good suggestion, so here it is. – Lil
The selectboard minutes included the mention of a public hearing. Because it is such a large amount, it might be a good idea to have a separate entry in the Walpolean to let people know.
“Mr. Street moved to have a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at 2:00 PM to raise and expend $401,237.00 to include the Water and Sewer Revenue and Expenditures in the Town’s Operating Budget which was excluded from the Operating Budget originally voted in Warrant Article No. 3 on March 5, 2013. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.”
The Walpolean 
? How does $401 + Thousands get “Overlooked” in a budget preparation? How many people reviewed this budget and “Overlooked” this amount of money? If the Water/Sewer Department submitted a budget for approval, wasn’t it checked against the final budget put before the public? Why do the water/sewer rates need to go up? Are we going to get more water? (Yes if we pay for it). How convenient to have the meeting to vote on approving this additional money at 2 PM on a Thursday just prior to a long (the last one for the summer) Holiday week end.
Something smells and I do not think it is the sewer backing up!!
Bill
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For once I could not agree more with Mr. Moses.
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