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The proposed FY27 budget totals $25.828 million, a 2% increase over FY26 and below the Finance Committee’s 2.5% guideline. The proposal reduces about three full-time-equivalent positions, increases Police overtime funding, and lowers Free Cash-funded road spending to $1.6 million while maintaining stated service levels.
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The budget proposal would increase overall spending by 2% while making staffing and departmental changes to manage costs. Reductions include limited part-time hours in several departments, including the Council on Aging, but officials said services would not be reduced. The committee also reviewed higher Shawsheen Tech costs, including an increase from 45 to 53 students and a $333,000 budget increase to $1.529 million.
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