Boscawen Approves Town Budget and Warrant Articles

Over 180 residents packed into Boscawen’s elementary school gym Saturday to vote on a modified version of the proposed budget and warrant articles after residents expressed criticism over a plan to increase spending.

Following calls to rein in spending at a February hearing, the select board and budget committee presented a smaller budget at the annual town meeting.

Voters raised concerns that the modified budget remained too high and would pose a significant burden on taxpayers, particularly amid ongoing inflation.

The budget was approved after a six-hour meeting.