Peacham Budget - 2009

It seems that not even small towns like Peacham are immune from the ongoing financial crisis. Overall, the projected budget for 2009 is about 2.5% lower than the previous year. The new budget has moved funds from one section to another, giving more to some areas and considerably less to others.

General government payroll will be using about $17,000 less than what was projected in the previous year. Workers compensation has not been written into the budget, saving about $7,000.

A few program expenses were also slightly cut; education outreach, which had initially been granted $20,000 for 2008 saw a decrease, and is now granted about $15,000. The entire set of items, which also includes forms of recycling, tire disposal, and hazmat supplies saw a slight decrease.




Some items did see an increase in 2009. Road maintenance is getting about $12,000 more in funding compared to 2008's projected budget. Storms in late August flooded and washed out several roads throughout the town. Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) covered a considerable amout of the cost, a few roads are still in need of maintenance.

The Fairbans Museum, Peach Town Library, Adult Basic Education will also get an increase in donations in 2009 rising from $380 to $650 and from $5,000 to $5,500, respectively.