Harrison to consider four fire coverage options

(Continued from Page 1A) to add an assistant Public Services director. Residents wondered, however, if the town was putting too much onto Public Service Director Andy Ward’s plate, especially with construction of a new Public Works garage slated for this year. They wondered if to lighten the load, the town should consider hiring someone to serve as clerk of the works for that project. Newell noted that groundbreaking is expected on April 17.

• Fire Department, $189,988, up $38950, 25.8%

• Solid Waste, $480,341, up $98,752, 25.9%

• Recreation, $210,204, up $53,995, 34.6%. Newell pointed out that the town plans to bring back swim lessons this summer.

• Parks, $216,271, up $33,009, 18%

• Planning/Assessing, $251,359, up $55,193, 28.1%. Costs associated with the Harbor Master were moved to this department line. The Select Board will consider adding a part-time staff person to work two to three days each week, answering the phone and providing clerical help for the Code Office.

CLARIYING

A question was raised regarding when Harrison is slated for a revalua - tion? Code Enforcement Officer John Wentworth reported that 2009 was the last time the town was revalued, and will need one done by 2024. He noted that field work will be done this summer by Parker Appraisal. Wentworth said the town will attempt to list dates and areas the appraisal firm will be working on the town’s digital sign to alert residents.

• Insurance, $90,871, up $7,571, 9.1%

• Public Safety, $416,443, up $5,086, 1.2%. Adding law enforcement to local lakes (the town paid for a summer Game Warden to patrol) paid a dividend, Newell reported earlier this year.

• Community Services, $115,650, up $13,700, 13.4% One notable zero figure appears on Article 26 regarding the Comprehensive Capital Reserve Account.

“There’s a fair amount of money in that capital reserve account,” Sykes pointed out.

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