Town Sets Spending Limits for Revolving Funds Amid Beach Staffing Questions
Key Points
- Establishes spending caps for all municipal revolving funds
- Beach department limit of $450,000 covers 63 seasonal employees
- Airport expenditure limit of $85,000 approved despite expansion concerns
Marshfield Town Meeting approved the fiscal year 2027 expenditure limits for several town revolving funds under Article 13. The limits serve as financial controls on spending for programs ranging from the Ventress Library to the Town Pier.
During the discussion, resident Brian McGisac questioned the $450,000 limit for the beach department. How many people are working for the beach department? We're spending $450,000 on seasonal employees?
he asked. Beach Supervisor Cindy Castro clarified that the department employs 63 part-time workers, the majority of whom are seasonal lifeguards. Concerns were also raised regarding the $85,000 limit for the airport fund, with resident Joe Povich suggesting it could be used to leverage grants for airport expansion. Town Counsel Robert Galvin countered that there are currently no plans to extend runways further than their current footprint.
Motion: To set FY2027 expenditure limits for revolving funds.
Vote: Passed