Monday, October 9, 2023

 From: jeff bennett <j_bennett506@hotmail.com>

Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:19 AMTo: Adam D. Lamontagne <alamontagne@TempletonMA.gov>; Currie, Michael <mcurrie@TempletonMA.gov>; Griffis, Terry <tgriffis@TempletonMA.gov>; Toth, Timothy <ttoth@templetonma.gov>; Richard, Julie <jrichard@TempletonMA.gov>; Rivard, Matthew <mrivard@TempletonMA.gov>Subject: free cash plan

Good day, since the town financial management policy has a requirement for the town administrator to come up with a plan for use of free cash upon certification, I am requesting a copy of the plan prior to the change to FMP voted by selectmen and a copy of the plan per "new" FMP. I am also requesting a copy of the FY25 capital budget for the town (as in how much money is available for spending on any capital items) I am requesting this information under the MA pubic records law and as the town administrator is one of the records access officer for the town, I would like these records in electronic form. 

 

regards,

Jeff Bennett



Answer from town administrator:


From: Adam D. Lamontagne <alamontagne@TempletonMA.gov>Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 8:47 AMTo: jeff bennett <j_bennett506@hotmail.com>; Currie, Michael <mcurrie@TempletonMA.gov>; Griffis, Terry <tgriffis@TempletonMA.gov>; Toth, Timothy <ttoth@templetonma.gov>; Richard, Julie <jrichard@TempletonMA.gov>; Rivard, Matthew <mrivard@TempletonMA.gov>Subject: RE: free cash plan

Sure.  I will provide you with a complete free cash plan under the new policy the Select Board adopted.  Only have to provide you with records that exist. You have the right to appeal this determination to the Supervisor of Records pursuant to 950 CMR 32.08(1).

Adam D. Lamontagne, MPA, MCPPO

Town Administrator

 More money for MPZ/old school in Baldwinville, but no money for roads/bridges/sidewalks???

Article 18 $5,000.00 for caretaking of BES.
Article 15 $750,000.00more for MPZ/BES
No Money for roads/sidewalks/water mains/flooded areas but bonuses for town employees.
Minimum deposits into town savings - capital and infrastructure stabilization funds but 100 thousand dollars for town employee bonuses. Selectmen not looking out for residents.
Attend and vote at Templeton special town meeting on November 15, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. Narragansett middle school.