Lanesborough Facing Over 6% Budget IncreaseTown Administrator Gina Dario said the operating budget's 6.27 percent increase is the highest in her three years as town administrator. Lanesborough Passes 32 of 34 Articles at Town MeetingMore than 100 registered voters attended the meeting, which lasted a little more than two hours, to vote on the proposed fiscal 2025 spending plan, board and committee seat procedures, three articles related to short-term rentals, and various spending items. Lanesborough to Vote on 34 Articles at ATMThe Select Board endorsed a long list of articles during its regular meeting on Monday, most without discussion. Lanesborough FinCom Chair Resigns After Warrant ApprovalChair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke officially resigned on Monday and the panel decided that Vice Chair Stephen Wentworth would assume leadership for the time being. 4.3% Budget Increase Proposed for LanesboroughThe Finance Committee last month approved an $11,846,607 spending plan without changes and will vote on the annual town meeting warrant articles next week. It was accepted by the Select Board on Monday. |