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The committee recommended approval of the FY27 Town Budget, which totals $65.3 million and carries an estimated 1.96% tax levy increase, along with several school budgets and a $1.5 million transfer from the Middle School Stabilization Fund. It deferred the FY27 Capital Improvement and Debt Plan until March 10 for more information about debt service and using Free Cash.
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The committee supported the proposed town and school spending plans for the next fiscal year, including a 2.75% increase in the Concord Public Schools operating budget and a 1.47% decrease in the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District budget. The recommended $1.5 million transfer would move money from the Middle School Stabilization Fund to the General Fund to offset the tax levy. The committee also supported creating a special education reserve fund for unexpected out-of-district placements, although no initial appropriation was specified.
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