With our priorities, we aim to eliminate isolated issues and projects and take a holistic approach to the town’s needs, wants, and budget. Each of these stem from the same problem – a lack of accountability in budgeting – both operating and capital, and priorities that do not align with the citizens.

Capital Improvement Projects – Public Safety Building at 135 King Street and 62 Elm Street

Continue working with the Public Safety Facility Working Group to ensure a compliant and cost-conscious design that accounts for needs.
Ensure the plan is complete - including the new fire facility at 62 Elm Street.
Ensure transparency in the response time discussion, including the operational expenses required to create a satellite fire facility.

Town Budget Process - Ongoing through Annual Town Meeting in May

RTF Fee increases and their effect on the school budget
Monitor proposed increases in the Chief Technology Office
Monitor the success of the additional police hires, which were justified by reducing overtime costs

School Budget Process - Ongoing through Annual Town Meeting in May

Create a historical analysis of costs and revenues over the last four years to provide a transparent view of how our schools are funded
Continue to prioritize the removal of fees reinstated in FY2025, which disproportionately effect parents and should be accounted for by existing funding sources.