Citizens Petition Seeks $28,492 for Billington Seaweed Treatment

Key Points

  • $28,492.32 requested for seaweed treatment at Billington Sea Pond
  • Town pays 45% of cost; Association pays 55%
  • FinCom recommended approval of the petition

Annual Town Meeting Article 36 is a citizens petition requesting $28,492.32 for the treatment of seaweed at Billington Sea Pond. The funding request represents 45% of the total project cost, matching the percentage of town-owned property in the area. The remaining 55% of the cost is to be covered by the local association.

The Advisory and Finance Committee has recommended that Town Meeting approve the expenditure. Chair Joseph Lai confirmed the recommendation, noting that the committee supports the cost-sharing arrangement for the pond's maintenance.

Motion: J. Lai moved that the advisory and finance committee recommends town meeting approve article 36.