Donald Rathbone

The annual meeting of the Charlestown Fire District included reports from the District Chief, Board of Engineers Chairman, Treasurer, and Tax Collector. The meeting covered the consideration and acceptance of the budget by section and in total. Resolutions were addressed, including the resolution transferring unexpended balances, the tax anticipation notes resolution, and the tax resolution. The election of board members, specifically three members of the Board of Engineers for two-year terms, was also conducted.

The annual meeting included reports from the District Chief, Board of Engineers, Treasurer, and Tax Collector. The budget was a key item, considered section by section. Resolutions were addressed, including transferring unexpended balances, tax anticipation notes, and a tax resolution. The meeting also involved the election of two board members of the Board of Engineers for two-year terms.

The annual meeting included reports from the District Chief, Board of Engineers Chair, Treasurer, and Tax Collector. The agenda covered the review and potential action on the budget, resolutions including the Introductory Resolution, Tax Anticipation Resolution, Tax Levy Resolution, Continuing Authorization of Reserve Fund, Authorization of Capital Expenditures from Reserve Fund, Authorization of Capital Expenditure from Reserve Fund and/or Borrow to Replace Engine 716, Ratification of Prior Actions and Resolutions, and Tax Abatements. The meeting also involved the election of Board Members.

The document includes balance sheets, budget versus actuals for FY2021-2022, and information on abatements, refunds, adjustments, and transfers. It covers assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses. Key areas of focus include property tax income, salaries, building and grounds maintenance, debt service, department operations, district operations, and other district expenses. Additionally, it provides a trial balance combining report information.

The agenda included reports from the District Chief, Board of Engineers, Treasurer, and Tax Collector. Key business items involved the budget, resolutions (Introductory, Tax Anticipation Notes, Tax Levy, Authorization of Reserve Fund, and Ratification of Prior Actions and Resolutions), and the election of two Board Members for two-year terms. The priorities are to keep members safe and provide the necessary training and most modern equipment to provide fire protection to the residents. The development of the former Cross Mills Station property into a firefighter memorial park is ongoing.