About 40 residents at Saturday’s town meeting approved a $622,651 municipal budget and welcomed Ken Wilson as their new moderator.

At the start of the meeting, Selectman Robert Heard recognized David Fullam’s 20 years of service as moderator, and residents erupted in applause. “The town appreciates his years of service,” Heard said.

There was nearly $4,000 cut from the budget, including $1,500 to the Western Maine Economic Development Council and $1,500 for Tri–County Mental Health Services.

“The budget committee looked at the number of people (the mental health agency) said they were serving and felt that their numbers didn’t justify their request,” Heard said. “The voters were really screaming about money this year.”

Residents approved the animal control ordinance and voted to raise $25,000 to put back into surplus. Heard said the board made a concerted effort to limit the amount used from surplus.

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