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Dear
Friend,
On
Monday, May 6, at 7 pm the Charlestown Town Council will hold a
public hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 budget.
The Budget
Commission has submitted the town's tentative budget which
includes a $3,095,000 line item to be transferred to a
"Construction" Fund. The Town Council majority (CCA)
has indicated that they want to use this fund to construct a
Community Recreation Senior Center. As of now, this item will be
included in the budget.
There is
currently NO plan for a Community Recreation Senior Center
although it is listed in the budget. And items such as
construction of buildings are usually done through bonds, and
paid for over several years.
We believe
that a healthy, open, discussion of alternative plans for
Ninigret Park is in the best interest of the Town. That can best
be done through an Ad Hoc Committee holding those discussions
without being directed to ignore certain options.
This
budget hearing Monday night is your chance to ask questions and
voice your opinions on this budget item.
See more
information and opinions on our website here.
Thank you,
Charlestown Residents United
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