The main headline in the paper May 24, above the fold: "Capital projects on target, under budget." Under budget by over $1 million. This amounts to almost $50 per resident.

This is great news for our town, that we can still get work done for less than what we budgeted for in these inflationary times. This should be applauded by everyone. In over 20 years living here I do not recall very many times that capital projects have been done for less than what was budgeted. Many times, there are extra charges that are agreed to by the Town without question.

Is it just a coincidence that voters recently elected a fiscally conservative Town Council and this new council started watching where our money was going, asking questions and started cutting costs? Maybe companies are realizing that this council will not be pushovers anymore? Just asking.