Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine research has found that in communities which have substantially cut public safety funding the following consequences have occurred: 1. Property values have decreased 10 to 15% which in Templeton is $40,000 to $60,000 on the average home (compared to average annual cost of $439 of YES vote) 2. In both large cities and small towns, a substantial cutback on public safety funding has resulted in a documented increase in crime.
Templeton MA Police Local 155 Endorses YES vote on Override
The Templeton MA Police Local 155 released a statement in support of a YES vote on the September 28th override.
| Statement: Templeton MA Police Local 155 |
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| Has Anyone asked the Question why Emergency Services have been hit so hard? Is this Normal under these circumstances? Currently Your Police Department is 4 Position down, and slated to lose possibly 4 more. A Fundamental Choice On September 28, Templeton voters will make a decision about the future of essential public services. The proposed override would preserve: Six police officer positions One dispatcher position Four firefighter positions Six Highway Department employees A Buildings and Grounds employee Library and Senior Center hours Other important municipal services This is not an abstract budget question. It’s about whether Templeton will have the people necessary to answer emergencies, protect neighborhoods, maintain roads and serve residents. Know the facts. Understand the consequences. Please vote YES on September 28. |