At the last Select Board Meeting Paul Branscombe reported that Parks and Recreation has lost $29,000 operating the town beach over the last four years. Paul asked the board whether they want to consider curtailing the life guards and gate keepers and making the beach swim at your own risk to save money. Budget Committee Co-chair, David Reull pointed out that if we consider the beach as part of the camp ground, the operation makes money. A key question, however, is whether the department makes money, breaks even, or loses money as a whole.
Given the current budget situation, we feel strongly that the town cannot afford to lose that much money operating the beach. Although we think Parks and Recreation plays an important role in maintaining the quality of life in the town, we also believe the department as a whole should be at least break even on the programs it provides for the town.
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