1997-03-03-TE-Warrant-and-1997-03-24-ATM-Warrant

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School and Town Capital The School professional staff is in the process of developing a major capital project plan. It is probable that a Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion will be required within the year to accommodate a growing school age population. The Board of Selectmen anticipates a thorough public discussion and a serious consideration of this proposal in the coming months. Most of the projects included in the Town's $1,217,000 capital request were identified during last year's budget process. A table of contents is provided for easy reference. The articles are grouped by topic and a brief description for each article is provided in an attempt to make the Warrant useful and understandable. A map showing locations of proposed public works and special projects is also provided. In addition to the Warrant, the Town Manager's comprehensive proposed budget as adopted by the Board of Selectmen will be mailed to all Town Meeting members prior to the start of Town Meeting. This year the Board of Selectmen has held weekly meetings with representatives of the School Committee, Appropriations Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, the Superintendent of Schools and the Town Manager in a collective effort to address the needs of the Schools and the Town under challenging fiscal circumstances. This process will continue as we attempt to develop some consensus on the FY98 budget and some long-term fiscal policy matters. BOARD OF SELECTMEN Leo P. McSweeney, Chairman William J. Dailey, Jr. Daniel P. Busa, Jr. Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Elizabeth B. Eddison 4