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Select Board goal to “Abolish” PWPB and Planning’s reaction

The Select Board's HR & Organizational Development goals include taking steps to eliminate the Public Works Planning Board. One of the board's appointing authorities, the Planning Board, wants to make sure it is involved in any changes.

by Beth Melo on

In my continuing coverage of what the Select Board hopes to tackle this year, I’m providing context on goals that were under “HR & Organizational Development”. Read the full article → from Select Board goal to “Abolish” PWPB and Planning’s reaction

Select Board’s Goals include “considering” tripling CPA surcharge on tax bills, and more (Updated)

A look at the board's "Finance" Goals for FY24

by Beth Melo on

Select Board goals includes an increasing an annual surcharge on tax bills that some board members pitch could reduce residents’ overall tax burdens. “Finance” goals also cover contracting a grant writer and other administrative changes. Read the full article → from Select Board’s Goals include “considering” tripling CPA surcharge on tax bills, and more (Updated)

ARHS’ GonkPlex won’t be ready on schedule

The athletic field and courts project is already 8-12 weeks behind schedule due to heavy rains and supply chain issues

by Beth Melo on

On Friday, a message from the NSBORO Superintendent gave an update on the project to renovate and update Algonquin Regional’s outdoor facilities project. Not surprisingly, it’s behind schedule. Read the full article → from ARHS’ GonkPlex won’t be ready on schedule

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