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The Town Council voted to reduce the Board of Education’s 2026-27 operating, capital, and debt-service budget by $500,000. The resulting proposal represents a 3.32% overall increase and is scheduled for a May 20 public hearing before a May 27 referendum.
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The budget reduction lowers the amount proposed for school spending next year, while the overall Board of Education budget would still increase by 3.32%. The Town Council may make additional changes after the public hearing, and voters will consider the finalized budget at the second referendum. The Board also approved up to $59,462 in remaining 2025-26 funds for technology, maintenance, instructional materials, and other year-end needs.
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