By KENNEDY GRIFFIN
(Colrain, MA) Colrain’s residents gathered on Tuesday for the annual town meeting. While most articles were passed unanimously, there were some sticking points. Residents voted a 5% raise for town employees, even though the Finance Committee only recommended a 3% raise. The town moved from a semi-annual tax collecting system to a quarterly one, in order to improve cash flows. The Fair Share Amendment, which will be on November’s ballot, would add 4% tax on incomes over $1 million. This article passed, but there were some “nays” from the audience.