Checks Include Training of New Police Officers
Town cut 245 checks for $1,247,110.18 in the last week.
The training of new Wilmington Police officers was among this week's payments by the town.
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Each week the town spends money approved in the annual budget for everyday expenses and, each week, Wilmington Patch will be running a new feature, highlighting a handful of these expenses for our readers' perusal.
The following is a small sample of who the town paid, how much they paid them, and for what reason. Check back each week for more line items out of the town's budget.
In total, the town cut 245 checks totalling $1,247,110.18. Here are a few of those payments.
| Vendor Name | How Much They Spent | What the Town Bought |
| Avon Supply Co., Inc. | $1,898.96 | Plumbing supplies for Public Buildings |
| Baker & Taylor Books | $1,134.46 | Books for Memorial Library |
| Brake & Clutch Inc | $4,898.00 | Repair & maintenance supplies for Water Department vehicles |
| Cascade School Supplies, Inc. | $1,316.97 | Office supplies for School Department |
| Envirotest Laboratory, Inc. | $2,800.00 | Air quality testing done on all schools |
| Hi-Way Safety Systems Inc | $1,225.30 | Line painting for DPW |
| Lowell Police Academy | $3,750.00 | Training for new police officers |
| North Shore Music Theatre | $1,755.00 | Tickets for performances for children paid by program fees |
| Profess. Ctr for Child Develop | $10,787.37 | Tuition for special needs students |
| Shiffler Equipment Sales, Inc | $1,885.72 | Hand dryers for Public Buildings |
Kevin MacDonald
11:00 am on Monday, June 11, 2012
Great picture of the rear of the police station Matt. This is typical of the parked cars throughout the various shifts. It's amazing that the taxpayers are being hammered to pay for 5 new cars every year. This year we were told that SUV cruisers will be purchased. I recall hearing that SUV's have an increased incident rate of rollovers. What type of training are the taxpayers being charged for? What is the average amount of officers in the station vs. out in the community deterring crime on the various shifts? Would it be fair to say that our department is over staffed?
Stacie
11:03 am on Monday, June 11, 2012
Why are you asking Matt these questions, he is just reporting news. He doesn't even work for the town. I am sure I'll get some wise remark from you but Kevin enough is enough....People aren't listening to you. Maybe you could start being a little more nicer to people and they may listen to what you have to say.
Joe m
11:48 am on Monday, June 11, 2012
Bet you'll stop complaining about the size of the police force when you need one to come and rescue you from yourself.
Kevin MacDonald
1:30 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012
Stacie, How many elderly folks at the rear Deming Way Building have broken their hips and ankles in the many potholes there? May these holes now be classified as the size of meteor craters. I heard that you were working on these but when i drove down there i didn't see any change. Would you like to station the extra cops at each hole to guard against elderly casualties? Is this nice enough for you or should the Housing Authority convene a special meeting to do a feasibility study on turning the potholes into wetlands replication areas?
Stacie
1:59 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012
Grow up Kevin, again you make NO SENSE
Stacie
2:00 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012
We are working on those pot holes, I don't think you have any idea as to HOW WE RUN. We are a division of the State, you try and get $$$ to fix everything wrong at Deming Way. YOU don't know me and WHY I Volunteer my time to serve on this board. If you knew I think you might think differently.
John
2:40 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012
Hey Wilmington friends - How about when Kevin stands up we all BOO HIM out. He is so immature and if he doesn't STOP making comments like this .....
Kevin MacDonald
3:34 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012
Boo Hoo?
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