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- Middlesex County
- 3/5/25
- 03/08/2025
- 142 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Townsend Finance Committee meeting, the decision was made to maintain the Town Clerk position as an elected role, rejecting a proposal to convert it to an appointed position. This decision came amidst debate over the financial implications of acquiring new fire trucks, with committee members expressing skepticism about contract transparency and cost escalations. Discussions also touched on school budget allocations and waste management strategies, reflecting ongoing concerns about fiscal responsibility and the town’s financial health.
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- Middlesex County
- 2/13/25
- 02/15/2025
- 166 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee held an extensive meeting on February 13, where topics included approving a 4% increase in the Tree Warden’s stipend, addressing discrepancies in the Board of Health’s budget, and scrutinizing municipal solid waste and recycling fees.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/11/25
- 02/15/2025
- 148 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Townsend Finance Committee meeting focused heavily on budgetary concerns, with attention given to discrepancies in the police and animal control budgets, alongside rising costs for personnel and equipment.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/30/25
- 02/02/2025
- 72 Minutes
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Overview: During the Townsend Finance Committee meeting, discussions highlighted the challenges of leveraging new financial software and the need for more rigorous auditing practices. Despite acquiring ClearGov software through a grant in early 2023, the committee acknowledged that the tool remains underutilized, with no training scheduled to optimize its implementation. Additionally, concerns were raised about the lack of effective financial tracking mechanisms and audits, particularly regarding revolving funds and cash transactions within town departments.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/23/25
- 01/25/2025
- 182 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee convened to tackle issues pertaining to budget management, capital project funding, and financial planning for fiscal year 2026. Key topics included the handling of capital project funding discrepancies, the implications of state mandates, and the challenges of maintaining financial transparency in the face of increasing fiscal responsibilities.
