Senior center bids due as $15.3 million estimate holds

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What happened

The board approved the fiscal year 2028 budget calendar unanimously, setting the timeline for the town's budget development process. Two new town staff members were announced: Mercy Frimpong as assistant parks director and Emily McKenna as assistant treasurer tax collector. The Senior Center Building Committee provided a status update on the $15.3 million project remaining on budget; the board took no vote on the project.

Key decisions

• 💰 FY28 budget calendar approval. The board approved the fiscal year 2028 budget calendar as submitted, setting the timeline for fiscal 2028 budget development. (Vote Approved unanimously). Read case details
• 👤 Assistant parks director appointment. Mercy Frimpong started as the new assistant parks director the Monday before the meeting. The Town Manager said staff will bring her to a future board meeting. Read case details
• 👤 Assistant treasurer tax collector appointment. Emily McKenna started as the new assistant treasurer tax collector. The Town Manager suggested she could be introduced through the tax collector's office. Read case details

Next dates

• Oct. 26: Fall Town Meeting at high school auditorium
• Nov. 2: Regular Select Board meeting at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 17: Select Board meeting with senior center contract award

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