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335 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE DATE: February 27, 1978 TIME : 7: 30 P.M. PLACE: Town Office Bldg. Room 111 PRESENT: George Silverman, Vice Chairman, Richard M. Perry, Secretary, John Blaisdell, Peter Hall, John Campbell, Martin Gilman, William Dailey tai I . REPLACE LD rz The following points were made : 1. Town Youth Counselor reports to the Town Manager and is paid directly by the Town. 2. Hot Line so far is very successful. 3. "Outreach Worker" has access to high school and Jr. high school children - these are kids that go for help on their own and would rather their parents did not know about it. 4. The relationship between "Replace" and the police department has greatly improved. 5. It was stated by Mr. Clough that he sees no conflict with ' ' MVMH - the approach of Replace is much different from IIVMH - _ oriented more toward the young people and their problems. 6. No fees charged. 7. Big problem now is the need for more space ; it is hoped that maybe some space can be sought in part of the vacant school buildings (Parker) . 8. The feed-back on the work that is being done by Replace is so far very goods 9. Fund raising is a very consuming job - the Director cannot devote too much time here as it would take him away from counseling, etc . 10. It was so stated that if the $6,605 in private donations cannot be raised than it will be necessary to cut-back on services. 11. Replace receives the following free : accounting and legal services; rent; secretarial help. 12. The following statements were made by the members of the Appropriation Committee : Mr. Gilman - I would be inclined to go along with Replace and their proposed budget as I feel they are doing a successful job and they are relatively new. I also think they should look into the possibility of grants, etc .