Article of note: The Selectboard recommends approval of an appropriation of $35,224 to be paid to the town of Weathersfield to cover West Windsor’s share of the cost to operate the transfer station in Weathersfield, which is also used by Reading residents.
West Windsor would still sell access stickers for $75, but that revenue would offset about half of the payment to Weathersfield. If the article is defeated, West Windsor would no longer have access to the transfer station.
Contested races: In town elections, Mark Higgins is the only candidate for a three-year Selectboard term now held by Win Johnson, who is not seeking reelection.
Budgets and spending articles: The combined general fund, highway, library and cemetery budget of $1.6 million is about a 7.5% increase from last year’s.
Appropriations for the fire department, fast squad, historical society and Independence Day Committee are about the same as last year as are the requests for 14 social service organizations.
When, where and how to vote: An informational meeting on the town warning will be held virtually on Monday, Feb. 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Voting by Australian ballot will be on Tuesday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Story Memorial Hall.
— Patrick O’Grady