- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/16/24
- 04/16/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dunstable Board of Selectmen grappled with the town’s fiscal challenges, centering the discussion on the FY 25 operating budget and the possibility of a municipal override vote. The Selectmen were divided on whether to pursue a municipal-only override or include the school district in the vote. The potential impact on the police and fire departments, should the budget not be supported, was a concern. The town’s relationship with the school district and the implications for the town’s credit rating were also discussed, as well as the messaging conveyed by not pursuing an override vote.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 130 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Dunstable Board of Selectmen, the predominant focus was on the town’s financial situation, which presented significant challenges including budget deficits, the need for strategic long-term planning, and potential impacts on essential services. The board examined various scenarios for addressing a budget shortfall and debated the merits of potential solutions, ranging from service cuts to the sale of town property.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dunstable Board of Selectmen tackled key fiscal and infrastructure issues, including the approval of a Paving Fund with a $70,000 donation from National Grid and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to impose spending parameters on the town and school district. The meeting was marked by constructive debates and decisions that could potentially shape the town’s financial health and infrastructure management.