The Alden Town board is planning on giving themselves a 13% raise for 2012. They believe they are entitled to it do to the vote to down size the board from 5 to 3. They are going to pay for it by cutting the building inspectors secretary from full time to part time. They are also forcing town judges to reduce their pay to keep the full time court clerk from going part time. And also forcing the Full time court clerk to give up her health insurance. This is Just plain Wrong, Shame on them. The Budget meeting is scheduled for Nov 7th at 7pm at the Alden Town Hall. All Alden residents are urged to attend.