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The committee discussed an austerity budget that uses available revenue and draws deeply on savings, with steep proposed cuts to the Library, Senior Center, Police, Department of Public Works, Fire, and capital projects. The budget path will depend on whether a proposed override passes; school insurance figures remain unsettled, while projected school district costs have fallen by $30,000 since the February 24 presentation.
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If the proposed override fails, the town may bring the austerity budget to Town Meeting; if it passes, officials would prepare a somewhat larger budget. The minutes identify potential reductions affecting several public services, including public safety, senior services, libraries, and public works. The committee scheduled another budget discussion for March 17, 2026.
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