Yarmouth Approves Supplemental Funding to Cover Deficit From "Long-Duration" Winter Storms

Key Points

  • Supplemental funding addresses snow and ice removal shortages
  • Deficit caused by multiple long-duration road-treating events
  • Article passed via unanimous voice vote

Town Meeting voters approved Article 1, authorizing a supplemental budget to address financial shortages in the current fiscal year. The primary driver for the request was a deficit in the snow and ice removal budget following several significant weather events.

Town officials noted that the additional funding was necessary to cover the costs associated with multiple long-duration road-treating operations that occurred over the winter. Select Board Chair Tracy Post moved the article as printed in the warrant, which received unanimous support from the floor without significant debate. The appropriation ensures that municipal departments can conclude the current fiscal year with balanced accounts.

Motion: I move Article 1 as printed in the warrant.

Vote: Passed Unanimously