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The School Department projects an approximate $308,000 FY2026 general fund deficit, driven mainly by higher special education costs. Town finances were generally tracking with projections, though public safety overtime and employee benefits require continued monitoring.
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The projected school deficit is largely tied to out-of-district special education tuition and contracted services, partly offset by savings from unfilled positions. Town finances remain manageable at midyear, but some costs could create pressure before the fiscal year ends. The Committee also reviewed a proposed CPA-funded effort to control invasive Phragmites in wetlands near Rock Meadow and discussed how to present its FY2027 budget analysis to Town Meeting.
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