1 – I have learned as a selectman that I acquire lots of specialized knowledge on how town governments budget and operate in Massachusetts. As a result, I got to thinking that it might make sense for the Town of Medfield to tap into that specialized knowledge that is shared by its former selectmen, all of whom have gone thorough a similar process of being educated about how to run a town in Massachusetts. So, I began to ask our former selectmen, when I came across them, if they would be willing to serve the town as part of an ad hoc advisory committee, and they have indicated that they would.
I could imagine such an advisory body opining on such current topics as
- the future of the Medfield State Hospital (to purchase or not to purchase),
- how the town should deal with the affordable housing issues,
- land acquisitions, and
- how to deal with the financial budgetary pinch that is unique to Medfield.
I will bring the issue up to my colleagues on the Board of Selectmen this evening.
2 – I attended the installation of the new officers at the Legion on Friday evening. An impressive event, run by an impressive group of individuals.
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I like the idea of an advisory board for so many reasons. I hope this idea receives support from your co-selectmen. Their input could be invaluable.
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