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Aug 20, 2026

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Elementary Redistricting Postponed

Published Aug 20, 2026

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School committee seeks deeper budget cuts

The committee targeted an additional $300,000 in FY2027 reductions to lower the proposed budget increase from approximately 5.8% toward 4.65%.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Elementary Redistricting Postponed

The committee voted 5-0 to postpone elementary redistricting for FY27 and allow further study toward a possible FY28 recommendation. Members cited concerns that the change would be rushed, insufficiently researched, and potentially disruptive, with no agreed-upon savings threshold.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Committee Advances Proposed 2026-27 Budget

The committee voted 5-0 to adopt the superintendent’s proposed budget as the Somerset Public Schools’ preliminary 2026-27 budget. Officials said most increases are tied to contractual wage increases.

1 min readMunicipal coverage