Thursday, January 15, 2009

Police department may have to make difficult cuts

January 15, 2009 10:19:34 AM

With a projected budget shortfall upwards of $2 million, town departments may have to make deeps cuts for 2010. But in the case of the police department budget, there’s little fat to trim. “Ninety-four percent of our budget is contractual,” Interim Chief Jane Moran told the Advisory Committee this week. Previously-negotiated contracts cover everything from

Read the full article →

Brush burning permits available now through April

January 15, 2009 07:00:28 AM

It’s brush burning season, but before you break out the matches, you’ll need a permit. Permits are $10 for the season (free for those over 65) and can be obtained in person at the Fire Station on Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) or Saturday (9:00 am to 1:00 pm). Once you have

Read the full article →