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The Town of Buxton Selectmen’s Report 2018/2019

Buxton, like so many municipalities, has seen its share of challenges in dealing with economic struggles within the community. Trying to find the balance of keeping taxes affordable, and doing so with less money, has tested everyone’s ability to look for cost savings. This year continues to be a transitional year with Special Elections, collapse and rebuild of the sand/salt shed, approval of a used Ladder firetruck in the fall. Tom Peters was elected to the Select Board at the June election after two years on the Planning Board and retired Police Officer Frank Pulsoni was elected as Selectman in a January 7, 2020 Special Election. Tom and Frank have been a great addition to the Board. We want to thank Cliff Emery and Jean Harmon for their many years of service and knowledge they brought to the Board and the Buxton Community. The Town is proud to welcome new employees in 2018/19. Police Officers Christopher Gray and Eric Sanborn, as well as Dispatchers Aubrey Pennell and Peter Roy in the Police department. Firefighter/EMS Marisa Morrison is a welcome addition at our Groveville Fire Station. Mechanic Derek McOsker joined the Public Works Department along with Dale Deering, John Skillings, and Michael Higgins complete the crew. Facilities Manager Kert Jackson was a huge addition to the Town Office and Justin Cookson is now full time for the Recreation Department. While commercial growth in the Town is still slow, we are pleased to welcome a woman’s private fitness studio, called Fun Fitness. We are excited to bring back the Buxton Community Day parade this year, with Red, White & Blue theme it was a huge success. A parade and a fireworks display really brings out a community. It just doesn’t get any better than that. It’s a great day and a fantastic way for all of us to come together and celebrate the outstanding community we live in. The Board of Selectmen would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all employees, trustees, and volunteers. We’d also like to thank our residents for their support of the services the Town provides. Thank you for making Buxton a better place to live and grow.

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