Phillips holds informational meeting on town warrant articles including fire department and ARPA funds

PHILLIPS – During an informational meeting Tuesday night, residents raised concerns about an article in the 2023 Annual Town Warrant that, if approved as written, would authorize the select board to expend the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds received by the town, for ‘town improvements.’ Article 19 asks if the town will vote to appropriate $57,672.08 from the second round of ARPA funds and the remaining $3,639.70 that has not yet been committed from the first round of funding for town improvements, and authorize the select board to spend those funds. Town Manager Maureen Haley explained that the fundsRead More