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The Finance Committee recommended most FY2027 warrant articles, including the budget, capital plan, enterprise funds, and several Community Preservation projects. It unanimously rejected the Allen Street sewer-extension petition and declined to recommend the proposed former police station reuse committee because of legal deficiencies; other articles remained pending legal review.
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The committee’s recommendations will go to Town Meeting, which will make the final decisions. The proposed budget includes a 4.5% increase for schools, with additional articles bringing support closer to 5%, and a potential $150,000 school-bus earmark could instead support HVAC improvements if awarded. The committee also requested clearer public information about compensation changes and project financing before voters consider some articles.
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