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The Selectboard reviewed a projected FY27 budget deficit of $4,713,159, or 5.57% above projected revenues. The town’s portion of the school deficit is $400,000, while the school department faces a $3,092,614 shortfall; health insurance costs are projected to rise 39.58%.
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The meeting was a budget workshop, and no FY27 budget was approved. School officials presented possible reductions including eliminating middle school sports and cutting 15.8 teaching positions and 15.5 support or administrative positions. Fire officials said reduced funding could close Station 1 and increase emergency response times, while the town is studying future trash rates and costs for a new PFAS water treatment plant.
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