GORHAM — The selectmen began talking with department heads at Monday evening’s meeting, Nov. 18, starting preliminary budget reviews.
Both Austin “Buddy” Holmes of Public Works and Jeff Stewart of the Parks and Recreation discussed some of what’s planned for 2020.
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