After a couple years of relatively low to negligible increases in the property tax rate, Williamstown at this year's town meeting will be asked to approve a spending plan that will significantly raise the levy. As one of five people who would be responsible for directing the town manager, do you feel that the town side of the budget is too high, too low or right-sized to provide the services that residents need? If your answer is too high or too low, what sorts of changes would you recommend the manager make?
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As a town, we face real needs — from maintaining infrastructure to ensuring public services remain strong and equitable. If the proposed budget reflects a thoughtful investment in...