Strafford Town Meeting preview

Published: 02-21-2025 4:53 PM

Articles of note: Four articles on the town warning ask whether voters would like to change the format for Strafford Town Meeting. Separate articles ask whether voters support returning to floor meetings for public questions, budget questions and the election of officers. A fourth article asks whether voters support moving floor meetings to the first Saturday in March. Another town article asks whether voters want to eliminate the office of constable.

Contested races: Incumbent Selectboard member Kelly Harman and former Selectboard member Brian Johnson are facing off for a one-year Selectboard position to complete a three-year term.

Budget and spending articles: The proposed municipal budget is $1.86 million, up from $1.85 million last year. The proposed school budget is $4.4 million, which is up from the $4.1 million budget voters approved last year.

When, where and how to vote: Australian ballot voting will take place on Tuesday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Strafford Town House.

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