A Welcome from The Chair (cont'd)

In the proposed operating budget, we diligently look for efforts to correct, or prevent, wasteful expenditures, adequate support for public services, and a reasonable tax rate. In addition to any advice that may be provided, the Budget Advisory Committee develops positions of support, or opposition, on components of the proposed budget and warrant articles. Presentations to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen are advisory, not binding. The value of the Budget Advisory Committee is that it serves as a mechanism to facilitate public input to the budgetary process.

The Budget Advisory Committee regularly posts its meeting minutes, decisions and votes (including majority and minority positions), presentations submitted to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen, as well as any other relevant information culminating from our meetings here on this website.

In these challenging economic times, we strongly encourage you to get involved and participate in our meetings, or submit comments for our consideration. On behalf of everyone on the Town Budget Advisory Committee, we look forward to serving our community.