Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 39, §16, which states that the Committee “shall consider any or all municipal questions for the purpose of making reports or recommendations to the town;” and then is further governed by Chapter III of the Town of Princeton's General By-Laws.

Principles and Priorities Guiding Evaluation of Financial Matters for the Town

1. Evaluate Proposed Budgets and Financial Impact:
   • Addressing challenges that are difficult for individuals or small groups to tackle independently.
   • Prioritizing based on the severity and urgency of issues, with a focus on those with the potential for severe consequences, including injury or death, and immediate impact.
   • Concentrating on initiatives that benefit the widest audience.
   • Utilizing benchmarks to understand the town's financial situation in comparison to others and learning from similar municipalities.
2. Optimize Financial Resources
3. Maintain Neutrality in its Evaluation of Expenditures
4. Consider Short and Long-Term Impacts
5. Present Recommendations Clearly to Voters and Taxpayers

Committee Members

• Peter Giumette (Chair, 6/28)
• John Zimmatore (6/27)
• Jennifer Greene (6/26)
• Joshua Tanenbaum (6/28)
• Forrest Finkler (6/28)
• Walter Zawacki (6/27)
• Gerry Pellegrini (6/26)