BY GINGER KOZLOWSKIThe big question for the Epsom Budget Committee this year was this: What figure must they hit for the town’s operating budget to guarantee voters will support the proposed budget and end a streak of four default budgets in a row? Epsom selectmen were just as concerned with that figure, but disagreed on what that number ...

BY JENN McDOWELLAnother year, another pair of default budgets for Epsom’s school and town expenses. The town must adhere to a budget of $2,469,882, as the proposed $2,882,220 budget was defeated 601-304 on March 11. Epsom is now on its fourth default budget in a row, but that doesn’t mean taxes stay the same. The town budget will add ...

BY JENN McDOWELLEpsom’s Board of Selectmen will remain at three seats for at least two more years after voters re-affirmed their 2007 vote to decrease the number of seats on the board. In a 275-495 vote at this year’s election, Epsom voters decided they made the right decision last year to go to a three-member Board of Selectmen after ...

BY SUSAN CLARKA growing population, failing roads and maintaining experienced police and rescue workers have some voters and selectmen eager to get Epsom back on track. About 55 voters turned out to the Feb. 3 deliberative session of Town Meeting. Some were adament about controlling spending, while others said the town can no longer wait to ...

BY JENN McDOWELLAfter several years operating on a default budget, the town of Epsom will see a 22 percent increase in the coming year’s proposed town budget, the majority of that increase devoted to road improvements town officials say have been put off for too long. “It’s an accumulated need,” said Harvey Harkness, ...

BY JENN McDOWELL Epsom’s Road Advisory Committee is no more, following issues with the road agent’s authority and the trickling down of paperwork. At a meeting on Monday, Oct. 1, selectmen decided to do away with the committee after concern arose that it hindered the road agent’s progress in repairs and improvements to the ...