During last year’s budget discussions, I wrote a blog entry about taxes and trust. In it, I argued that I view taxes and proposed increases through a lens of trust. What was missing in the discussion then, as still is now, is whether our government is trustworthy enough to spend our resources wisely, with the... Continue Reading →

I think it is safe to say that everyone’s lives have been changed by COVID 19.  We read about new ways of teaching, working, shopping. We hear about curbside pick up and reduced contact with the public. There are layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and more. The news is constantly sharing the number of new cases and sadly the... Continue Reading →

There is a petition before the town council that will be considered at Monday’s meeting.   This petition is not a reduction to the school budget if the savings realized from transportation, meal services, and other programs due to school closure are applied to this year's budget. The petition simply asks the town council to direct... Continue Reading →

All,Several months ago, at the beginning of the budget process, many of you touted a newfound collaborative relationship between the town and school department. I personally didn’t see much of a difference beyond a little extra transparency on the part of the superintendent, but any improvement in this regard is to be applauded. Unfortunately, that... Continue Reading →