Can we get more money for our town services?

From a source who attended the last BOF meeting:

The board of finance has demanded that every town department with just a few exceptions stick to a measly 1.5% increase. The Board of Ed budget requested a mere 2.31% increase which is already a very bare bones budget. I believe that the fourth grade band is one of the casualties. The budget overview is here.

The department of public safety also requested a 13K increase (3.71%) to maintain current coverage. With the proposed BOF budget, there will be far more limited police presence 4 nights of each week, which will result in a response time of up to half an hour. I for one want a policeman to get to me in under 10 minutes, should I have the need.

The library is also being denied a small increase despite its great popularity in town.

We have to speak up!

I am hoping we can get some more action with this group. It would really be great if everyone who gets this message could 1) spread the word about this group to all Lebanon residents, especially those with kids and 2) CALL OR EMAIL THE BOARD OF FINANCE to voice your support to grant the already minimal 2.31% increase to the Board of Ed as well as other departments. The residents of the town can afford to pay an extra $10 per month so we don't have as many cuts to services. (Heck, most can probably afford a lot more)