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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE REPORT TO STMI NOVEMBER 2006 In its report on the original Article creating this program last spring, this Committee observed that: "The $25,000 cost of the proposed program is amply justified, indeed a bargain. Not only does it provide participating residents a productive way to become involved in the community, while at the same time alleviating some of the burden of their local property taxes, it also provides the Town with valuable and necessary services... Making a direct appropriation for this program, rather than funding it through the overlay account, will increase transparency and give Town Meeting more control over the budget." While this Committee would have preferred to see an adequate appropriation for this program made before -the- fact, rather than after - the -fact, it nevertheless believes the same observations apply. This Committee unanimously (9 -0) supports approval. Page 15 of 15