Concerned Citizens of Wilbraham - Living Within Our Means

A Taxpayer Watchdog Organization Dedicated to Keeping the
Citizens of Wilbraham Informed About Important Matters

The Concerned Citizens of Wilbraham, founded July 9, 2003, is a Civic Organization dedicated to helping the citizens of Wilbraham to stay informed about community matters.

Mission Statement

To keep Wilbraham taxpayers and citizens informed about important town services, projects and programs, including the Regional School District, that may have a financial impact on them and/or affect the quality of life in our community. This will help maintain fiscal responsibility and accountability in Wilbraham.

We will accomplish this by:

Researching, investigating and analyzing important issues.
Communicating these findings and/or ideas in various vehicles such as our newsletter Eagle Eye News, the CCW website, handouts, flyers, and public meetings.
Attending public town and committee meetings whenever possible.
Seeking input and comments from town officials, CCW members and the public at large .
Pursuing other opportunities as they arise.

Living Within Our Means

This is a simple, common sense principle that is the foundation of the Concerned Citizens of Wilbraham.

In essence, it means spending only what our community can afford to spend in order to maintain a healthy, and prosperous standard of living that is fair and reasonable for taxpayers in town without overburdening them with higher taxes and fees.

Living Within Our Means does not mean saying no to every proposal or project. Nor does it mean saying yes to everything. It means important expenses that impact taxpayers must be warranted and prioritized, and must be fair and reasonable. Consideration must also be given to our economic outlook and i ts impact with local, state, and federal issues.

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