Town Meeting preview: Barnard to consider restoring library windows

Barnard resident Robert Edmunds votes after Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Barnard, Vt. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Barnard resident Robert Edmunds votes after Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Barnard, Vt. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Jennifer Hauck

Published: 02-25-2024 11:57 AM

Article of note: Voters will be asked to approve $16,500 for the restoration of 13 original windows on the main floor of the Danforth Library.

Contested races: Town officers, including a three-year Selectboard seat, will be elected by ballot.

Budgets and spending articles: The proposed fiscal year 2025 highway budget is $1.5 million, with $1.37 million to be raised by taxes. The proposed general fund budget is $876,000, with $589,000 to come from taxes. Last year’s proposed highway budget was $1.77 million and the proposed general fund was $833,000.

When, where and how to vote: Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 10 a.m. at the Barnard Town Hall, 115 North Road.

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