State of the Town – An Annual Meeting That Is Worth Attending

On January 9th, the Town will hold its annual “State of the Town” meeting. This is a great to find out about the Town’s financial, program and operational condition. Here is what is on tap as outlined by Jim Brown, my former partner and Town Commissioner:

Our town auditors will give an overview of the town’s finances and accounting procedures.

Project Updates—Presenter and Town Engineer John Strong will give us an update on the town’s infrastructure and future needs.

Community Economic and Development Committee (CEDC) and Recreation—-Town Events Coordinator Cathy Bupp will review the past year and give an overview on future events and recreation initiatives.

Parks and Streets—-Director Preston King will give us the scoop on roads, trees, ballparks, and fields.

Water and Sewer—–Our directors will give us the latest on our most precious resource (water) and how the town processes it at our facility after it’s been used (waste-water).

Planning Commission—-Chairman George Coakley will let us know what the PC has worked on this past year as well as a wrap-up on the new Master Plan for the town.

Parks Board—Chairperson Doug McKenney will update us on the status of past park projects as well as future plans for the new parks as well as park revitalization projects.

As a Commissioner, I enjoyed these annual sessions. They are the only opportunity to hear in one sitting the “State of the Town” as presented by our town employees, contract employees and volunteer leaders. Come out and listen. And feel free to highlight what you liked, question or have problems with on the blog after the session.

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