DOR's eyes focus on town's process; Free review OK'd by voters.(LOCAL NEWS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: May 8, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Paula J. Owen

ASHBURNHAM - At town meeting Saturday, voters approved having the state Department of Revenue conduct a financial management review of the town, and interim Town Manager Paul G. Boushell said the letter making that request on behalf of the Board of Selectmen went out today.

Advisory Board Chairman Bill Johnson said he initiated the citizens' petition to get the measure before voters.

The service is free and the DOR will look in...

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