Select board meeting 12-02-25 and the Holidays

This episode covers the December 2nd Select Board meeting and winter holiday traditions. The main focus is on new Police Chief Murch's first-month progress report, including his recertification process, restoration of mutual aid agreements, and presentation of a budget-cutting proposal that reduces police spending by nearly 10% while maintaining coverage despite staffing challenges. The meeting also addressed routine municipal business, employment contracts, and a pointed public comment session about fiscal priorities, culminating in an emotional plea for community respect toward first responders after an incident involving an ambulance crew. The second half provides an educational tour of global winter celebrations (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Yule, and others), followed by local announcements about the Wreaths Across America ceremony, Santa's town visit, and the fire department's toy drive.