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The subcommittee approved the DPW budget on a 2-0 vote, including a $3,664,662 trash-removal budget that is up 7.06%, or $241,621. Natural gas costs are expected to rise 47% in April and electric costs 31% over last year.
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The vote advances the Department of Public Works budget for fiscal year 2027, although the full budget total is unavailable in the minutes. Residents may see budget pressure from higher trash-removal costs, energy prices, water use, overtime, and snow removal. The Select Board has authorized $800,000 for heavy-snowstorm costs, and additional funding may be needed for the rest of the season.
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