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Overview:
Town officials
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| Who does what . . . |
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Board
of Selectmen
 | 5 elected positions – 3 year terms |
| Policy Making Body for Town |
| 3/5ths majority needed to put Override on Ballot |
| Create subcommittees on as needed basis, some are
permanent e.g., Board of Appeals, Transportation |
| Meet at Town Hall, Monday Evenings (see back for
schedule) |
| Brief public comments accepted at start of
meeting |
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School Committee
| 5 elected positions – 3 year terms |
| Policy Making Body for Public Schools |
| Superintendent responsible for day to day
operations & managing employees grouped in 5 different unions |
| Meet on Tuesdays |
| Brief public comments accepted at start of
meeting |
Current Members:
Rod Cole, Chair
MaryAnn Stewart, Vice Chair
Alessandro Alessandrini
Margaret Coppe
Jessie Steigerwald
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Appropriations
Committee
| 9 members appointed by Town Moderator to 3
yr terms |
| Advises Town on prudent management of financial
affairs |
| Must report recommendations before Town Meeting
can vote on budget |
| Meetings vary, but usually Thursdays |
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Capital
Expenditures Committee
| 5 members appointed by Town Moderator to 3
yr terms |
| Considers need, timing, and cost of capital
(land, buildings) projects as requested by town boards and departments |
| Makes recommendations to Town Meeting on 5 year
plan for capital projects |
Meetings vary, but usually Thursdays |
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Town
Manager
| Appointed by BOS |
| Submits proposed budget to BOS for
evaluation/review |
| Helps other boards with budget preparation |
| Serves as a human resource and operations office
for town |
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