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Longmeadow’s preliminary FY27 budget outlook includes higher costs for police and fire salaries and a possible health insurance increase of about 11%, while state aid is expected to bring little change. The Department of Public Works budget is not expected to increase, and possible operating-line reductions are being considered.
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The town is still developing its FY27 budget, so no final budget was approved at this meeting. Major cost pressures include previously approved police and fire salary increases and potentially higher health insurance costs, while the school department’s request remains under discussion. Committee members also discussed staffing shortages at the Department of Public Works and possible revenue from renting vacant town buildings.
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