North Adams Budget Slashed AgainTammy Daniels, 09:24PM / Monday, July 18, 2011 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The mayor will present his "Plan B" budget to the City Council next week that includes nearly a half-million in cuts from the already passed fiscal 2012 budget.
That brings the fiscal 2012 budget to $35,074,495, down nearly $900,000 from last year's budget and $50,000 less than fiscal 2009.
"We know that the Prop 2 1/2 was defeated; by virtue of that, the voters challenged me, and us, to come back with a document that meets the needs of the city without an override," Mayor Richard Alcombright told the Finance Committee on Monday evening. "We've made significant progress but not without pain."
The committee
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'Plan B' School Budget Reduced By $250KTammy Daniels, 05:43PM / Wednesday, July 13, 2011 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Wednesday approved a pared-down fiscal 2012 budget that includes another $250,000 added to nearly a quarter million in cuts and the loss of a director of curriculum.
Superintendent of Schools James Montepare presented a budget of $15.29, nearly a half-million below last year's budget, at the noontime meeting.
The most recent cuts are on top of $233,000 in reductions in the budget approved by the City Council on on June 14, a give-back of a 1 percent salary raise by the teachers and the use of $360,000 in school-choice funds to ensure
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City Council Uses Free Cash To Fix Overrun AccountAndy McKeever, 09:59PM / Tuesday, June 28, 2011 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city drained its free cash account Tuesday to cover a shortfall in veterans' benefits.
The City Council approved transferring $163,833 from free cash to cover the overrun account and even more reserves are expected to be used next month to finish off the 2011 budget.
The transfer had to be completed before the end of the month before the state freezes that account.
The city saw a boost in the number of benefits the city has given to 48 different veterans. The state will reimburse the city 75 percent of the benefits but not until next fiscal year.
"A lot of it's outreach and a lot is the
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North Adams Rejects Override ProposalTammy Daniels, 10:30PM / Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Voters rejected a $1.2 million Proposition 2 1/2 override by 577 votes on Tuesday, sending city officials back to the drawing board to plug a $957,000 hole in the 2012 budget.
"This is a democracy, this is why people are able to make these choices, and we'll respect the choice," said a disappointed Mayor Richard Alcombright, who vowed to "look under every rock" for savings and revenue (yes, taxes will still go up). "I was hoping, hoping beyond hope I guess, for a different outcome."
His concern was that the city was continuing to
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North Adams Voters to Decide Override QuestionStaff Reports, 11:35PM / Monday, June 20, 2011 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Voters will decide on Tuesday whether the city's budget will be cut by $1 million or they'll shoulder the burden to keep school programs and services in place.
The Proposition 2 1/2 override has split the city, with opponents saying they can't afford any more taxes. Proponents say the city's been undertaxed for years and is due for an increase, albeit harsh, to keep functioning.
The polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for voters to decide on giving the city the authority to assess an addition $1.2 million. Wards 1, 2, 3 and 5 will vote at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center; Ward 4 will vote at Greylock
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Voting Registration Deadlines
:: Preliminary Election: Deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 7. (Office open from 8 to 8.)
:: General Election: Deadline to register is Tuesday, Oct. 18
Registration can be completed at the city clerk's office at City Hall.
Absentee ballots are now available at the city clerk's office for the Sept. 27 preliminary city election. Voters may come in between the hours of 8 and 4:30 weekdays. Written reguests for mailed ballots can be sent to City Clerk's Office, 10 Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. Deadline for absentee ballots is Monday, Sept. 26, at noon.
The preliminary election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, to narrow the field of three mayoral candidates to two. The general election to select nine city councilors and a mayor will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8.
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City Council
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Returned Papers |
As of 8/9 at 5 p.m.
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Lisa M. Blackmer* |
Yes |
Michael Bloom |
Yes |
Keith Bona* |
Yes |
David Bond* |
Yes |
Marie Harpin* |
Yes |
Alan Marden* |
Yes |
John Barrett |
Yes |
Eric R. Buddington |
Yes |
Nancy P. Bullett |
Yes |
Robert Cardimino |
Yes
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Catherine Chaput |
Yes |
Roland G. Gardner |
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Diane M. Gallese-Parsons |
Yes |
Shane Gaudreau |
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James B. Gyurasz |
Yes |
Michael Hernandez |
Yes |
Jennifer Breen Kirsch |
Yes |
Brian L. Flagg |
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Kellie A. Morrison |
Yes |
Greg Roach |
Yes |
Gail Kolis Sellers |
Yes |
18 candidates returned papers |
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Mayor |
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Richard J. Alcombright* |
Yes |
Ronald A. Boucher |
Yes |
Robert Martelle |
Yes |
Preliminary election will eliminate one |
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School Committee |
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Mary Lou Accetta* |
Yes |
Lawrence K. Taft* |
Yes |
Leonard Giroux Jr. |
Yes |
Tara J. Jacobs |
Yes |
David Lamarre |
Yes |
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McCann School Committee |
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George M. Canales |
Yes
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Polling stations
St. Elizabeth's Parish Center
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 5
Greylock Elementary School
Ward 4
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Draft Budget FY2012
School Budget FY2012
Compensation Plan
Classification Schedule
Fiscal 2011 Budget
Fiscal 2011 Tax Classification
North Adams Audit 2010
North Adams Single Audit 2010
North Adams Management Letters 2010
North Adams School Building Options |
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