We need to get over thinking of Cohasset as 'municipal government': Cohasset is a 35 million dollar corporation.
Sure, we have municipal law but how is that any different that the laws that affect the banking/securities industry? Controlling legislature does not exist exclusive of good business modeling.
I've been advocating that we must look at how our town business and budget is structured. The first positive step was the creation of the Budget Planning Group but change in Town Hall is slow, very slow. I'm not very patient.
The selection of a new Town Manager presents us with a wonderful opportunity to take an objective assessment of how town hall operates and to initiate the changes necessary to best position Cohasset to succeed in a very challenging economic environment.
What we make of this opportunity is entirely up to us. We can continue to operate within our comfort zone or we can be bold and ensure Cohasset's future rests on solid management and financial practices.
Cohasset is at a crossroads. Change for change sake is of no value. Adapting to changing circumstances is essential to success.
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