Politics & Government

Public Hearing Scheduled for Seekonk Budget

The session will also include a joint meeting of the selectmen and members of the School, Finance and Capital Improvement committees.

Seekonk residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed 2012-13 town budget at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Wednesday. The selectmen will vote on the $43.9 million financial plan (which is attached to this article) after the hearing. The final budget vote will take place at the June 11 town meeting.

The Wednesday session will also include what is called a "Quad Board meeting," featuring the selectmen as well as members of the School, Finance and Capital Improvement committees. Among the topics scheduled to be discussed is the formation of a five-member committee "to explore consolidation of [town] services."

Other items on the agenda for the quad meeting include:

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  • consideration of a policy to fund needs through Capital Improvement Committee
  • consideration of payment in lieu of taxes funds to be used for capital improvements 
  • creation of a Special Education Stabilization Fund
  • utilizing program-based or zero-based budgeting methods when developing yearly operating budget 
  • suggestions and constructive views and ideas that will move the town forward
  • future use and capital costs/responsibilities regarding [town properties located on] North School and Pleasant Street 

The session will begin at 7 p.m. at , which is located on 100 Peck St.


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