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The City Council reviewed proposed FY27 budgets for Amesbury Public Schools, Police, Harbormaster, and Fire. School officials said the School Choice account could be at risk, while the Fire Department proposed increased focus on preventative maintenance.
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The meeting was a budget hearing, not a final budget vote. School officials said funds were reserved for contract negotiations, but an insufficient reserve could lead to staff reductions. Fire officials discussed ambulance billing, required mutual aid, training, and plans to address needed maintenance.
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