Is it really time to expand services?

THIS TIME, A REAL PROBLEM LOOMS...

Another budget season, another Town Meeting starting this Monday night, April 2nd. And now we are going to see the annual request for more funds.

While we are still mired in a recession with plenty of conflicting data about the recovery, our local government is planning on doing what government does best, which is spend more money. This year, however, it is doing so with an utter disregard about the unfunded liabilities for its past promises. This is irresponsible.

There are always worthy projects, don't get me wrong. Things like a new Senior Center would be nice to have. Expanding services like our shuttle bus service would be great. The kids would enjoy new turf fields. And adding 15 new staff (town and school) will provide much needed relief...to everyone but the taxpayers.

Most of these initiatives incur significant future costs....

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