Deerfield Finance Committee Debates Clicker Voting System and Land Protection

Overview: The Deerfield Finance Committee meeting featured discussions on the potential adoption of a clicker voting system for town meetings and the protection of town-owned land.

Deerfield Finance Committee Debates $3.86 Million Request for Renovation of Historic 1888 Building

Overview: The Deerfield Finance Committee met on September 5, 2024, to discuss several financial matters, with the renovation of the historic 1888 building and the town’s violation of the Wetlands Protection Act emerging as the primary topics.

Deerfield Finance Committee Explores Road Infrastructure Funding Solutions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Deerfield Finance Committee addressed town issues, prominently featuring strategies for funding road infrastructure improvements and managing town funds. The committee discussed establishing a special stabilization fund and amending the Capital Improvement bylaw to support road maintenance, which currently relies heavily on chapter 90 funds. The meeting also included an in-depth examination of financial management policies, the maintenance budget for town assets, and the funding of capital projects associated with Enterprise funds like the sewer system.