Amanda Manship

The warrant outlines several articles to be addressed at the annual town meeting. These include electing town officers, raising and appropriating funds for various categories such as town roads, snow removal, administration, assessor, town buildings, waste disposal, fire protection, ambulance contract, animal control, general assistance, cemeteries, plumbing inspections, and the 911 account. The meeting will also cover authorizing the Selectmen to create a paid position of Deputy Treasurer, subcontracting the collection of Excise Taxes to the Town of Machias, charging interest on delinquent taxes, disposing of real estate acquired by the Town for nonpayment of taxes, and borrowing money in anticipation of taxes. Additional articles address exceeding the property tax levy limit, allocating unused funds to the Road Improvement Reserve Fund, adding funds to the Capital Projects Fund for Town Hall improvements, and raising funds for various community partners and organizations. The school budget will also be discussed, including expenditures for regular instruction, special education, system administration, transportation, and other expenses, as well as raising funds for public education and additional local funds.

The warrant outlines several articles to be addressed at the annual town meeting, including electing town officers, setting the Deputy Treasurer's salary, and deciding on various budget appropriations for town roads, snow removal, administration, and other services. Additional articles cover subcontracting excise tax collection, charging interest on delinquent taxes, authorizing the Selectmen to dispose of real estate acquired for nonpayment of taxes, and borrowing funds. The meeting will also address allocating unused funds to the Road Improvement Reserve Fund, funding capital projects for the Town Hall, using SLFRF funds for cemetery maintenance, and establishing a Cemetery Maintenance Reserve Fund. Furthermore, the warrant includes articles related to the school budget, such as authorizing expenditures for regular instruction, special education, system administration, transportation, and other expenses, as well as raising funds for public education and adult education programs.

The report includes financial information such as expenditures, appropriations, and balances for various town departments including administration, assessor, town building, fire protection, ambulance, waste disposal, animal control, town roads, snow removal, cemeteries, and general assistance. It also covers Washington County tax, historical preservation & research fund, road improvement reserve fund, general expense fund, capital projects fund, cemetery maintenance reserve fund, and COVID funds. The report details the treasurer's receipts, tax collector's report, and past due property taxes. Furthermore, it presents the warrant for the annual town meeting, outlining articles for discussion and voting, including budget allocations for town roads, snow removal, administration, assessor, town buildings, waste disposal, fire protection, ambulance contract, animal control, general assistance, cemeteries, and school budget.