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The committee began shaping its FY27 town meeting letter, aiming to distribute it in early May with clearer information about budget challenges, potential overrides, operational efficiencies, taxes, fees, and future cost pressures.
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The committee is preparing residents for decisions about Dartmouth’s financial future rather than making final budget decisions at this meeting. Members also reviewed strong library usage, including a 54% increase in digital borrowing from FY22 to FY25, and discussed seeking a feasibility study for Southworth Library renovations. The town is exploring a possible health insurance change that could save money but requires union agreement before a July 1 deadline.
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