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It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the Mast Way School in Lee where Town meeting is underway. This year on the state and local level.budgets are being pared down to deal with the grim economic picture. Lawmakers are hitting the road to get community feedback on the state budget and proposed cutbacks. Outlook's Richard Ager attended the first session in Salem -- and, has this report. |
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A total of 3 public hearings are being held on the road.allowing average citizens to sound off on the budget. The final hearing will be held Monday, March 16th, at 6 pm in Whitefield at the White Mountains Regional High School Auditorium, on 127 Regional Road. |
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The faltering economy is dominating NH town meetings across the state-- as communities struggle to keep local services intact -- and property taxes from going up. Complicating matters this year: 2 big unknowns -- the state budget and federal Stimulus dollars. WWW.NH.gov/recovery |
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TRK1: Town meeting is the most yankee of traditions, where once a year- neighbors come together - to debate how the town's money will be spent. SOT: 12:28:04 1412 Dick Babcock: It's part of the roots part of NE part of America 12:28:08 It gives you a chance to feel like your'e part of something instead of number somewhere or a form. SOT: 1419 Michelle: Nats 12:31 so, Michelle see you brought your beach chairs. it's a lot more comfortable in hard chairs for a long night.expecting long one.on yes 12:31:39 SOT: 13:46:38 1449 what are you knitting knitting socks 13:46:41 13:46:47 I started yesterday voting on articls… tonight finishing 2 socks 13:46:59 TRK2: Decisions at town meeting will determine what residents pay for property taxes and what the town offers in services. Lee's 3.2 million dollar operating budget is just 1 percent over last year's. 12:20:07 1409 We have cut this…savagely sot: beth…cuts in services 12:23:01 Not yet. 12:23:17 If things get badly cut at town meeting, which can happen, than who knows.12:23:22 TRK2: Across the state ….local budgets are struggling under the weight of the recession. Lee, like many towns, has put the brakes on capital improvements this year. SOT: 1410 I had tough task of police chief no cruiser, no utility truck, no skidster for transfer station.it does on allthe way down the line 12:21:02 no place that didn't get chopped. SURE I'D BE HAPPY TO DO THAT thanks buy 11:54:23 /11:54:36 on computer typing TRK3: Maura Carroll, the general counsel for the Local Government Center says proposed CUTS in state aid this year have presented MH municipalities with unprecedented challenges: SOT: 11:41:08 Maura/ the way the Gov proposed his budget.its almost a 200 million dollar hit over the biennium TRK:Carroll. whose been with the center for more than 20 years, says she's never seen these kinds of wholesale cuts to city's and towns general fund budgets. How are municipalities dealing with that hole? 11:42:34 well, some of them are holding tight to see what will happen what Legis doing with Gov Budget 11:42:43 , what kind of money we'l get from the federal govt others are being very proactive and 11:42:49 assuming the worst and 11:42:51 looking at ways to cut the budget, cut servies and its very painful out there right now. TRK6: As for Federal stimulus dollars - that remains a wildcard in most municipal budgets. SOT: 1410 jim/lee 12:21:17 we understand we can lose 200,000 from state from our budget…12:21:25there's some noise about using stim uls money for that.hate to substitute secure money and replace it with stimulus money 12:21:33 *** TRK: In Epsom -- Selectmen have done their best to craft a budget - amid all the fiscal uncertainty. SOT: Joanne Radall 12:02:03 we like to think going to get everything state normally gives municipalities. 12:02:13 a lot in question…we can't operate wondering if going to get the money we just have to run town best we can with what we have. SOT: worried about prop taxes beth Sot: beth prop taxes go up….12:10:02 Joanne: Local prop taxes will always go up…sorry to say…hopefully not a lot. TRK: Selectman Joanne Randall hopes 2009 would be the year EPSOM ends its 4-year streak of default budgets. SOT: Randall 11:59:11 after being on default for 4 years only been able to give small wage increase to police dept…over 4 years.now become lowest paid police officers in area.:28 now.in positon want to pay them so they won't leave but we have to pass a budget to do that 12:01:22 Last year I was convinced budget was going to pass…and it wasn't even close TRK: Even with watching every penny, this year's 2.7 million dollar budget was an 8% increase over last year. Randall wondered if Epsom voters would have an appetitie for spending on road repairs and payraises TRK: Near record snow fall , this year's ice storm, and a tornado all took a toll on roadways and the town's bottom line. As for help from federal stimulus dollars…Epsom officials remain skeptical. SOT: 12:-2:50 STILL a little early to tell.what is really available what qualified for.:55 TRK: Epsom uses a ballot referenda form of government, known as SB-2 where the vote on town spending is done by secret ballot. This year, for the 4th time Epsom voters were asked to rescind the SB-2 ballot form of voting and go back to town meeting. Sot RANDALL: 12:05:19 I think people realized SB2 good theory …if people come to deliberative sessions than it will work:27 - Trk: When the final tally was in…epsom rejected the call to go back to town meeting and overwhelmingly threw their support behind SB-2 ballot voting. Trk: As for the Operational budget…for the first time in 4 years.EPSOM voters gave it a thumbs up. NATS Jim: CLIP 1425 I'm 12:33:56 I'm very pleased to see so many people here tonight it speaks well for the health of ne democracy 12:33:58 TRK: In Lee, the traditional show of hands Not the ballot is how things get done at town meeting. And this year, as expected, the economy was on the minds of many. SOT: 13:17:39 In today's economy I'm wondering can you justifying paying that amount of money… indicated town clerk would be open 40 hours a week. 13:18:15 13:18:15 when put tax colletor in…work 40 hrs a week. Not case office open 40 hours a weekn.than it would take 13:18:33 / 13:20:12 I beg to differ Mr Griswold. … Trk: Efforts to raise SALARIES within the FIRE Dept - stirred some debate. TRK: Conservation purchases - also raised brought some healthy debate. TRK: 14 of Lee's 32 warrant articles called for a secret ballot. REQUEST FOR SECRET BALLOT FOR THIS… REMAIN SEATED BALLOTS FOR THIS….TO YOU 13:22:30 *** 13:23:04 anyone who wishes privacy of booth to mark ballot…booths in back of room… CLIP 1435 TAKING VOTE FOR BUDGET 13:23:30 :40 colleting ballots *** SOT: Patricia 13:47:34 I think town meeting is an institution that NMe know how to do very well… we know what each other think and honor what we thnk no need for secret ballot .1410 Jim :56 I expect we will have some very tough discussions and at end of the day the voters will make their will known and as selectboard we will do their bidding 12:25:03 TRK: And, it was. When the voting was done… Lee PASSED its budget and all the warrant articles. |
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A bill is being fast-tracked in the Legislature that will allow municipalities to reconvene a special town meeting to approrpiate funds if needed to match monies required for federal stimulus dollars. To find out more on HOW stimulus money will be received and spent in NH -- just log on to ourwebsite at nhptv.org/outlook for a link. WWW.NH.gov/recovery |
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Town halls may be the place where most communities go to grapple over budgets and spending cuts. But, at Plymouth State University -- it's the cafeteria where are taking shape. As Outlook's Phil Vaughn tells us, -- what started out as a way for the school to reduce food waste, has turned into something much larger. |
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Plymouth State is not alone. At the University of NH, 2 of the dining halls have also gone trayless. Students there not only support the policy-- but, encouraged it. |
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That concludes our report from the TOWN meeting in Lee. Thanks for watching NH Outlook. I'm Beth Carroll.see you next time. |
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Grim economy dominates NH town meetings CONCORD, N.H. - It's town meeting time in New Hampshire, and this year, keeping property taxes in check is taking precedence over more traditional topics like buying snowplows or filling potholes. Voters in 156 towns around the state are gearing up for their annual democratic rite of spring: the March town meeting, where regular citizens debate and vote on how the town's money should be spent. This year, not only is the uncertainty over the economy and jobs weighing on voters' minds, but they may also be asked to dig into their pockets to make up for state aid left out of Gov. John Lynch's budget. AP-NY-03-09-09 What is a default budget? Is there a special default budget form? Can it be amended? A default budget is the budget that is adopted when the proposed operating budget fails if a special meeting is not called to reconsider the operating budget. The default budget is the same as last year with certain adjustments. The calculation must be disclosed on a special default operating budget form showing last year's operating budget with adjustments made per RSA 40:13, IX. This form is available on our website at www.nh.gov/revenue/ munc_prop/municipalservices.htm. The default budget can be adjusted by the governing body , acting upon relevant new information. This can be done at any time before the ballots are printed, provided an amended default budget form is prepared. What if the proposed operating budget fails? If the operating budget fails, the default budget is adopted unless the governing body decides to hold one special meeting to address a revised operating budget. See RSA 40:13, XI. Who calculates the default budget for SB2 municipalities? The local governing body calculates the default budget. However, if a town wishes to have the budget committee calculate the default budget, the question can be put before the voters on the warrant for the annual meeting after a public hearing is held on the question. Passage requires a 3/5 majority ballot vote. Required wording per RSA 40:14-b is: "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40:14-b to delegate the determination of the default budget to the municipal budget committee which has been adopted under RSA 32:14?" What about reconsideration of special or individual warrant articles? RSA 40:13, XV does not allow reconsideration on votes cast at the second session. Article 7 asks voters to rescind the official ballot law , which would return the town to the traditional form of Town Meeting where voting takes place at the meeting instead of on Election Day. This petitioned warrant article requires a three-fifths majority to pass. **** Suncook River Geomorphology-based Restoration Alternatives Study Documents The Suncook River, which flows southwest towards the Merrimack River from its headwaters at Crystal Lake in Gilmanton, experienced a 100-year flood event during the flood event that occurred on May 15 and 16, 2006. The high flood waters caused the Suncook River to change course in the Town of Epsom near the Huckins Mill Dams, upstream of Bear Island. To better understand the avulsion and the appropriate response to this unusual event, the Town of Epsom has undertaken a study of the avulsion with funding from the NH Department of Environmental Services and the Friends of the Suncook River. The study seeks to conduct a detailed survey of the river, develop potential solutions to address the flooding and sedimentation issues related to the avulsion, and to evaluate each alternative using criteria such as cost, constructability, property impacts, etc. The study is a tool that will help the Town and the State select the proper course of action for the restoration and/or stabilization of the river. A final version of the report has been completed. ** Recently there has been talk in Epsom about the need to rescind SB 2 and go back to traditional town meetings. Since 1997, voters have been able to express their preferences for town and school spending measures through means of a secret ballot. With SB 2, many more residents are able to vote during the course of a day and can even vote absentee if they are not in town at that time instead of attending an all-day town meeting. With SB 2, residents have a greater say in how their hard-earned tax dollars are spent, as opposed to feeling intimidated if they say no to a certain spending measure. |
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Town Meetings are passing budgets without knowing what they'll be receiving from the state. The state budget remains a work in progress. Hoping to get community feedback, House lawmakers are taking state budget hearings on the road. Outlook's Richard Ager attended the first session in Salem -- and his this report. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For SB2 What is the official ballot referenda? It is a form of town meeting that has two sessions. The first session is for explanation, discussion, debate and amendments to the proposed operating budget and warrant articles. The second session allows voters to cast their votes for local elections, zoning articles and all warrant articles. Why is it referred to as SB2? The original bill proposing the official ballot referenda was Senate Bill 2 in 1995. Legislation in 2000, made "SB2" the official name for this official ballot referenda form of government. How does a town adopt the official ballot referenda? The local governing body must hold a public hearing at least 15 days prior to the question being voted on,. The question as worded in RSA 40:14, V, "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40:13 to allow official ballot voting on all issues before the on the second Tuesday of , is placed on the warrant for the annual meeting. Passage requires a 3/5 majority vote of those voting. At this time the month for holding the second session can be designated as March, April, or May. Another form of official ballot voting may be adopted under the charter process under RSA 49-D. When does it take effect? It will take effect at the next annual or special meeting. If you are currently SB2 and vote to change the date of the second session to April or May, it will take effect at the next annual meeting. How will the meeting change? Can opinions still be voiced? There are a few significant changes that occur. First is the creation of a second session specifically for voting. The deliberative session is similar to the traditional town meeting but is held earlier. During this meeting, all articles can be explained, discussed, debated and amended. The articles as presented or amended will be placed on the official ballot and voted on at the second session. Most SB2 municipalities hold their first session in late January to early February and voting in March. See our timelines for the specific dates this year. Another change is the procedure for adopting the budget. The article proposes an operating budget and a default budget. Special and individual warrant articles are separate from the operating budget as prescribed by RSA 40:13, IX. A hearing on the entire budget and default budget must be held prior to posting the warrant and budget in accordance with RSA 40:13, II-a through II-d. What is a default budget? Is there a special default budget form? Can it be amended? A default budget is the budget that is adopted when the proposed operating budget fails if a special meeting is not called to reconsider the operating budget. The default budget is the same as last year with certain adjustments. The calculation must be disclosed on a special default operating budget form showing last year's operating budget with adjustments made per RSA 40:13, IX. This form is available on our website at www.nh.gov/revenue/ munc_prop/municipalservices.htm. The default budget can be adjusted by the governing body , acting upon relevant new information. This can be done at any time before the ballots are printed, provided an amended default budget form is prepared. What if the proposed operating budget fails? If the operating budget fails, the default budget is adopted unless the governing body decides to hold one special meeting to address a revised operating budget. See RSA 40:13, XI. Who calculates the default budget for SB2 municipalities? The local governing body calculates the default budget. However, if a town wishes to have the budget committee calculate the default budget, the question can be put before the voters on the warrant for the annual meeting after a public hearing is held on the question. Passage requires a 3/5 majority ballot vote. Required wording per RSA 40:14-b is: "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40:14-b to delegate the determination of the default budget to the municipal budget committee which has been adopted under RSA 32:14?" What about reconsideration of special or individual warrant articles? RSA 40:13, XV does not allow reconsideration on votes cast at the second session. What is the difference between a special and an individual warrant article? Special warrant articles as defined in RSA 32:3,VI, are appropriations: 1 Submitted by petition; or, 2 Raised by bonds or notes; or, 3 To a separate fund created pursuant to law, such as capital reserve funds or trusts funds; or, 4 Designated on the warrant as a special article or as a non-lapsing or nontransferable article. A special warrant article must be accompanied ON THE BALLOT with a recommendation by the governing body and budget committee. Individual warrant articles are not necessarily the same as "special warrant articles". An example of an individual warrant article might be negotiated cost items for labor agreements or items of a one time nature addressed independent of the operating budget. Why is it important to distinguish between a "special" or "individual" warrant article? The required wording for the operating budget in RSA 40:13, XI specifically states that the operating budget does not include any other appropriations including those voted for in special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately. The wording of these articles determines whether they can be considered part of the default budget next year. Can petitioned articles be changed at the first session? Under current law, petitioned articles can be amended by the first session, however, no new subject matter may be introduced. What is the due date for petitioned warrant articles and collective bargaining cost items for inclusion in the budget? For a March meeting, RSA 40:13, II-a, requires a submission date no later than the second Tuesday in January. If the collective bargaining warrant article fails, will the court allow a special meeting? The governing body may insert a warrant article authorizing one special meeting to address negotiated cost items without petitioning the superior court. See our suggested warrant article publication for wording. If an article requesting a special meeting is not put on the warrant or if it is voted down, the governing body may petition the superior court to hold a special meeting. What forms need to be completed to set the tax rate? A list of all documents and their due dates required to set the tax rate can be found on our website. SB2 requires additional documents to verify that all appropriations have been made consistent with procedural requirements of the statutes or are not prohibited by statute. These additional documents are: Signed Minutes from the Deliberative Session; Signed Official Ballot; and The Count of the Ballot Votes verified with the town or district clerk's signature. The verified count could be included on the official ballot. How to go back to the old town meeting format. The Official Ballot Referenda may be rescinded in the same manner as adopted except the wording of the question shall be as prescribed in RSA 40:14, VII. It requires a 3/5 majority vote of those voting to be rescinded. Operating Budget Wording for "SB2" The required wording of the operating budget per RSA 40:13, XI is as follows: "Shall the raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $___________? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $___________, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only." It excludes special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately. To help voters understand the budget amount and wording presented in this article, we suggest you add a note similar to this: NOTE: This operating budget warrant article does not include appropriations contained in ANY other warrant articles. The goal is to make the ballot clear as to what is or is not included in the operating budget. DO NOT use a SWEEP article, which is essentially a double vote on some items and contrary to RSA 40:13, XI. Our Suggested Warrant Article publication offers many examples of warrant article wording along with information that may be useful when considering how an article should be written. This publication, timelines, and numerous other technical publications can be found on our website. If you have any questions concerning how to perform any of the above steps or to be sure your warrant articles are in proper form, please call your auditor at 271-3397 or email at firstinitiallastname@rev.state.nh.us |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/15/2009 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:00 Citizens speak out as lawmakers hold budget hearings around the state. Town Meeting.and the struggle to balance the budget. Where have all the trays gone to? It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters gather together to debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the Mast Way School in Lee where Town meeting is underway. This year on the state and local level.budgets are being pared down to deal with the grim economic picture. Lawmakers are hitting the road to get community feedback on the state budget and proposed cutbacks. Outlook's Richard Ager attended the first session in Salem -- and, has this report. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Marjorie Smith\Chair - House Finance Committee, Wilma Willson\Derry, Susan Penney\Nottingham, Cathy Spinney\Pelham, Michael Schwotzer\Hampton Finance Director, Cheryl Meli\Hudson,Trudy Young. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/15/2009 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:00 Citizens speak out as lawmakers hold budget hearings around the state. Town Meeting.and the struggle to balance the budget. Where have all the trays gone to? It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters gather together to debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the Mast Way School in Lee where Town meeting is underway. This year on the state and local level.budgets are being pared down to deal with the grim economic picture. Lawmakers are hitting the road to get community feedback on the state budget and proposed cutbacks. Outlook's Richard Ager attended the first session in Salem -- and, has this report. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Marjorie Smith\Chair - House Finance Committee, Wilma Willson\Derry, Susan Penney\Nottingham, Cathy Spinney\Pelham, Michael Schwotzer\Hampton Finance Director, Cheryl Meli\Hudson,Trudy Young. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/15/2009 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:55 Citizens speak out as lawmakers hold budget hearings around the state. Town Meeting.and the struggle to balance the budget. Where have all the trays gone to? It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters gather together to debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The faltering economy is dominating NH town meetings across the state-- as communities struggle to keep local services intact -- and property taxes from going up. Complicating matters this year: 2 big unknowns -- the state budget and federal Stimulus dollars. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Joanne Randall \Epsom Selectman, Maura Carroll \Gen. Counsel, Local Govt Center, Jim Griswold \Lee Selectman, Michelle Stevens\Lee, Patricia Jenkins\Lee, Dick Babcock\Lee. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/15/2009 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:55 Citizens speak out as lawmakers hold budget hearings around the state. Town Meeting.and the struggle to balance the budget. Where have all the trays gone to? It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters gather together to debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The faltering economy is dominating NH town meetings across the state-- as communities struggle to keep local services intact -- and property taxes from going up. Complicating matters this year: 2 big unknowns -- the state budget and federal Stimulus dollars. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Joanne Randall \Epsom Selectman, Maura Carroll \Gen. Counsel, Local Govt Center, Jim Griswold \Lee Selectman, Michelle Stevens\Lee, Patricia Jenkins\Lee, Dick Babcock\Lee. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/15/2009 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:51 Citizens speak out as lawmakers hold budget hearings around the state. Town Meeting.and the struggle to balance the budget. Where have all the trays gone to? It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters gather together to debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Town halls may be the place where most communities go to grapple over budgets and spending cuts.But, at Plymouth State University -- it's the cafeteria where are taking shape. As Outlook's Phil Vaughn tells us, -- what started out as a way for the school to reduce food waste, has turned into something much larger. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Chris Mongeon\General Manager, Dining Services, Laura\Freshman, Ryan Bradish\Sophomore, Erica Lancaster\Freshman, John\Junior, Mike Drew\Freshman, Brendan Bailey\Junior. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/15/2009 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:51 Citizens speak out as lawmakers hold budget hearings around the state. Town Meeting.and the struggle to balance the budget. Where have all the trays gone to? It's Town Meeting Time in NH.the annual rite of spring.where voters gather together to debate & cast ballots on how the town's money should be spent. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Town halls may be the place where most communities go to grapple over budgets and spending cuts.But, at Plymouth State University -- it's the cafeteria where are taking shape. As Outlook's Phil Vaughn tells us, -- what started out as a way for the school to reduce food waste, has turned into something much larger. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Chris Mongeon\General Manager, Dining Services, Laura\Freshman, Ryan Bradish\Sophomore, Erica Lancaster\Freshman, John\Junior, Mike Drew\Freshman, Brendan Bailey\Junior. |