The vote at Monday’s night’s annual Town Meeting followed impassioned pleas from the department’s foreman and director to about 120 residents in attendance.
Town Meetings
Catch up on all of the Town Meeting news.
Canaan residents adopt sex offender and marijuana sales ordinances Saturday at Town Meeting
Final budget comes in at $1.17 million, less than the $1.3 million that had been proposed; elections are set for Monday.
China residents OK causeway project, debate land use code changes
Voters at Town Meeting also approved paying emergency responders.
Jackman Town Meeting results
Town meeting and elections results.
Canaan Town Meeting voters asked to raise municipal spending
A proposed town budget is up $172,205, while four candidates are on the election ballot for three seats on the Board of Selectmen.
Unity Town Meeting voters to face reduced municipal spending, retail marijuana poll
The Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday at the Unity Elementary School gymnasium, while election ballot voting is to take place Friday.
Washington voters set to decide on budget of more than $718,000
Voters also will choose to impose a moratorium prohibiting retail marijuana establishments, stores and social clubs from opening for 180 days.
Residents at China Town Meeting to vote on Causeway Road projects, firefighter pay
The $2.22 million town budget will not affect the tax rate, the town manager said, even as residents consider proposals.
Jefferson voters to decide on road reconstruction at Town Meeting
The budget calls for an additional $16,194 for general salaries and a decrease of $4,500 for elections and the town meeting, according to the 32-article warrant.