So, the message will be "Templeton needs an override" Need more money, well, if that is the case, why do dispatch service for another town for less money this fiscal year than last fiscal year? Providing the same service to another town and reducing the cost to them, while Templeton residents have to pay more. Hey, have the costs for dispatch gone down in the last year? The last three years? Remember, at pre town meeting, it was pointed out that dispatch cost for Phillipston was shown as 70 thousand dollars while the agreement selectmen signed back in January 2024 was for 50 thousand dollars per year.
This reminds me of that accounting "deal" with Hubbardston, go from a part time assistant accountant to full time, give accountant raise (because of the extra work for another town) all so Hubbardston residents could have lower accounting costs while Templeton residents cost for accounting went up net around 28 thousand dollars. Pure genius.
Look at the Revenue sheet. It co7nts both the $70,000 ( which is really $50,000) and 100% of the collected e911 federal monies that will be used to cover the $20,000+ not paid by phillipston.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that this contracts also gives back potentially $5,000 per year to 0hillipston for purchases of radios, etc. It also provides for increase in $5000 amount on occasion.
The person who negotiated this negotiating all Templeton Union contracts, employee contracts and procurement. How well do you think Templeton residents are being looked out for financially.
NO OVERRIDE!
And the mismanagement goes on, and on ! The taxpayers/ voters of Templeton can change our path. It is their / choice ! "To get walked on, you have to lay down first."
ReplyDeleteThis is my post. Bev. Bartolomeo
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