The Annual Town Meeting, usually held the first Tuesday in May, but postponed because of budget concerns, will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at the Fire Station on Main Road. The meeting will begin at 7PM.
Among the twenty-four (24) Articles on the warrant that deal with town expenses for the upcoming year, voters will be asked to establish a "Right To Farm" by-law (Article 18). This is a 'general by-law', and merely declares that the town of Savoy supports its farmers and protects its agricultural land and heritage. If approved by the voters, this by-law will allow the Select Board to prominently post within the town limits a disclosure notification to inform potential new buyers of Savoy property that all the land in this community lies within a town where farming activities occur. The purpose of establishing this by-law is to protect the rural atmosphere of the town. Having the by-law will also give the town an advantage when seeking grants for various projects.
According to the articles on the warrant, most of the town's annual expenses remain relatively unchanged, some line items actually decreased. Voters will be asked to consider an increase in salaries for the Tax Collector, Office Manager, Accountant, and Highway Department as well as reinstating the position of Assistant Town Clerk. Costs for School, Transfer Station, Highway, insurance, and supplies have all increased. by Town Clerk
3 comments:
At last some real news. Why increase in salaries when the Town has money trouble? Rumors abound there are people wanting to get rid of fire department. Are they crazy? Take the money to raise salary and buy that truck. Tom needs our help to keep the fire department running.
I would like to say that this is not signed anonymous, I am signing my name and proud to support our VOLUNTEER fire department in their time of need. They are there for us always. They spend long hours at the firehouse preparing to protect you and me in medical emergencies, accidents, fires - you call, they are there.
Althea E. Maynard
Of course we need our fire department and everything should be done to insure its continuation! What are we to do...wait for Cheshire or Adams to show up??? So much for your property or life!
Has anyone addressed the closing of Savoy Mountain to ATVs? What can we do about this? Local small businesses depend on this summertime recreation, and the arbitrary closing of the mountain trails to those that love to ride is unexcusable... Please help to reopen the trails! What's next ... no snowmobile rides???
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