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The committee reviewed the May 1 FY2027 budget and said the presentation should show the school budget as part of the overall municipal budget; members said the current layout could make the $6.2 million need appear to be caused solely by schools. The discussion also identified a $4.1 million trash-service cost and questions about revenue, free cash, staffing, and department funding.
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The committee did not approve the FY2027 budget, but it identified unanswered questions and plans to send them to the Town Manager. Members said the budget narrative and tables need to match and that the document should present town and school costs together so residents can better understand the full financial picture. The committee also discussed whether additional revenue options are available and whether free cash will remain available for future budgets.
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