Gloomy Chorus 2: 2 Gloomy 2 Handle

About this episode

Mike and Sarah discuss selectboard members' decisions on reelection and budgetary issues in their towns, along with other news topics.

After clearing the post-its and coffee mugs aside, an “Ask the Editor” question prompts an impromptu reading of the index. The fun then abruptly drops off, as Mike and Sarah discuss selectboard members declining to seek reelection, and the multi-layered budgetary quagmires in our towns that might influence such a decision. A refresher on selectboard and town meeting responsibilities is folded into this discussion. Then, a lightning round of other important news topics, non-sequiturs, and an interesting disclosure about why Mike’s feelings about daylight savings might seem a little disproportionate at first glance. Subscribe to the paper at montaguereporter.org/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Topics covered

• selectboard
• reelection
• budget
• town meeting
• daylight savings

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