Dalton Special Town Meeting Approved Police Detail Fund TransferThe transfer was the only article on the warrant and was requested to ensure that officers can be paid for detail work in a timely manner. Dalton Voters to Decide Funding for Police Details AccountThe town will be having a special town meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Wahconah Regional High School to vote on adding additional funds to the police detail fund. Dalton Special Town Meeting Set for Dec. 13The police detail fund is a revolving account that is currently paid up to $25,000 but is drained when a large number of details happen. It stays drained until it is replenished by payments from the private entities that hire the details. Adams Approves Nov. 15 Town Meeting WarrantThe board met briefly on Wednesday to approve the warrant, with the Finance Committee voting to recommend it in a meeting shortly after. Dalton Boards Split on Wahconah Track ProjectA special town meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to decide whether to expand the scope of the high school project to include a new track at an added cost of up to $45,000 a year to the town. Adams to Hold Special Town Meeting Nov. 15Town meeting gave the OK to just over $5 million for the plant in 2021. The plant was built in 1968 and had only a partial upgrade in 2006. Dalton to Hold Special Town Meeting Oct. 19Voters will decide whether to expand the scope of the Wahconah Regional High School project to include a new track at an added cost of up to $45,000 a year to the town. Cheshire Town Meeting Approves All Warrant ArticlesAll four warrant articles were approved at Monday's special town meeting, appropriating more than $200,000 for building maintenance and stabilization. Facilities Funds on Cheshire Special Town Meeting WarrantThe Finance Committee reviewed the warrant at its meeting on Thursday. The town's revenue is slightly higher than expected, allowing for extra money for allocation. Dalton Special Town Meeting Passes Renovation, Road WarrantsThe previous amount requested was $135,874 but was amended to not include $5,000 for the revolving police detail. Dalton Finance Committee Backs Sewer Rate IncreaseAlthough the sewer system is not in need of any immediate attention for repair, there are things that need to be done to be proactive. Dalton Select Board Approves 19% Sewer Rate IncreaseWith the current rate of $3.53 bi-annual metered rate per 1,000 gallons and an annual flat rate of $394, the town would be in an almost $172,000 deficit. Officials say this warranted the increase. |