In a letter to Truro News, Peter Moody responds to recent commentary by Roberta Lema and Warren Tobias, arguing that many taxpayers feel disconnected from decision-making at all levels of government. He calls for a pause on new spending and development, urging the town to complete existing projects: housing, the Truro Motor Inn site, and a scaled-down DPW, before approving additional initiatives.

Truro is approaching a financial breaking point as municipal spending continues to rise while key revenue sources stagnate or decline. With property taxes capped under Proposition 2½ and local receipts and state aid increasingly volatile, the Town’s current revenue model can no longer keep pace with service costs. The article argues that relying on repeated overrides is not sustainable and that Truro must confront the expense side of the budget. It raises concerns about major new debt, particularly for a proposed DPW facility, and calls for a long-term financial plan and tougher choices by voters.