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common in other communities and can help to reduce solid waste. The sense was that it should definitely be implemented. of Discussed the importance ofrestorina the position Economic Development Officer and that it would generate revenue. The Library Trustees voted to reduce the Library budget by $120,000 by closing. the East Lexington Library (saving $87,500) and closing. Cary Library on Sunday (savin. $41,600). This reduction will not g affect the Library's certification. Questions were asked about the impact of the reduction in overtime funding on the Fire ambulance and ladder. This would affect approximately 30 (days) times a year of second ambulance and 15 (days) times a year of the ladder truck. The Board is concerned about the impact, but they recognize the Town receives great support from neighboring communities. of The Police reductions include elimination the Police Cadet Program. Selectmen are concerned about the long-term consequences. Mr. Griffiths, School Committee, was very concerned about the possible elimination of the Social Services nutrition program. Mr. Valente was hopeful there would he a way to fund the program through Friends of the Council on Aging with fundraising. There was concern about the elimination of the mailing of State Election notices. Town Counsel is reviewing the law and it may be necessary to change the Town By-laws. Mr. Levine, Appropriations Committee, recommends taking the Fire and Police at-risk items off the list by restoring the water and sewer pilot reduction voted by the Board. The Selectmen felt this would not be appropriate. Discussed whether further money from reserves should be used to fund school and municipal at-risk items. Selectmen feel it is important not to further diminish our reserves but rather to grow the reserves lor the future. The Selectmen would like the solid waste/recycling enforcement program implemented but do not want to remove from the override. Schools The School Committee voted 4-1 (Guttag opposed) to support the enhanced budget of $66,703,858. Budget Collaboration/Summit 6— March 1, 2006 Mrs. Guttag, School Committee, gave a minority report. She supports the Basic Budget of $64,078,046 with the following additions: $650,00() Ior a maintenance account and $250,000 for Special Education. She urges the Town Manager and School Superintendent to work together to restructure the school and municipal IT departments into one that could provide savings and would support adding $75,000 from the School budget. Total override she supports is $4 million. Mr. Diaz, School Committee, gave his reasons Ior supporting the enhanced budget: it builds capital for Special Education; restores services and programs; builds middle management; and includes