GORHAM — Police Chief Adam Marsh and Fire Chief Philip Cloutier both submitted details of their first budgets to the board of selectmen on Monday evening, Dec. 2.
Not only had they spent time putting their requests together, but they were supported by town manager Denise Vallee and Finance Director Kathleen Frenette, both of whom are also new to their respective positions.
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