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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Scott Powell, Co-Chair |
2007 |
Burt Shnitzler |
2007 |
David Lindsay, Co-Chair |
2008 |
Andrew Burnett |
2008 |
Stan Wysocki |
2009 |
Richard Fly |
2009 |
The Bolton Advisory Committee acts as the town’s Finance Committee and has the additional responsibility of reviewing and making recommendations regarding all articles for Town Meeting. The committee works closely with the Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Accountant and Treasurer to keep abreast of the financial needs and financial health of Bolton.
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Education is the biggest line item in our budget. Therefore, it is important that the Advisory Committee understand the Nashoba Regional School District (NRSD) budget and share with the District’s administration the needs and financial constraints facing our growing town. We stay in regular contact with the NRSD administration and attend the scheduled Tri-town meetings (Selectmen and Finance Committees of Bolton, Stow and Lancaster) to keep updated on changes and upcoming needs for services for the region.
Our winter months are taken up with a detailed review of all Town budgets. This is time-consuming work, but essential if we are going to plan for the Town’s growth and the corresponding requirements that this entails. We also provide liaisons to many Town Committees to keep abreast of current and future initiatives that may affect Bolton.
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We continue to improve town processes for providing financial and budgeting information to the Town, due to the efforts and tremendous assistance we receive from Jodi Ross, Town Administrator and Town Accountant, Julie Costello. Town Secretary, Linda Day, continues to provide outstanding support and guidance to the committee throughout the year.
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We have always been lucky to have very dedicated members who donate inordinate amounts of time to the town and the Advisory Committee. In the past year, two long time members of the Committee, Chris Slade and Wendy Rogers, resigned. Their dedication and institutional memory are sorely missed. However, new member Andrew Burnett is adding their valuable perspective, and we welcome the insight and experience of former selectman Stan Wysocki. Our Chairman for the last two years, Scott Powell, also recently submitted his resignation. His leadership and the significant amount of time he volunteered to the town will be difficult to replace. We thank all three for their significant contributions to the Town of Bolton.
Financial Statement
July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Expenses |
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Appropriated |
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175.00 |
Expended Supplies |
0.00 |
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Dues & Membership |
140.00 |
140.00 |
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Unexpended balance returned to general fund |
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$ 35.00 |
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Reserve Fund |
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Appropriated |
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$125,000.00 |
Transfers approved: |
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Library |
2.196.89 |
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Fire Department |
106.34 |
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Vocational |
11,708.00 |
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Selectmen |
2,500.00 |
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Parks & Recreation |
750.00 |
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Street Lights |
800.00 |
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Police |
45,000.00 |
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Legal |
45,000.00 |
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Veterans |
340.00 |
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Insurance |
3,001.00 |
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Tree Warden |
15,000.00 |
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Elections |
1,991.05 |
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Ambulance |
4,015.54 |
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Planning Board |
167.32 |
$105,076.17 |
Unexpended balance returned to general fund |
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$19,923.83 |
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