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The Board of Selectmen advanced a recommended budget to a town referendum on April 28, with a $36.3 million town budget, a $67.5 million education budget, and a combined increase of 3.61% over the prior year. The board also approved a $1.16 million transportation grant for Scotland Avenue improvements, pending Board of Finance approval.
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Residents will vote on the recommended municipal and education budgets on April 28; absentee ballots are available, but there is no early voting. The board approved several additional measures, including temporary $100,000 funding for Meals-on-Wheels, authorization to develop a volunteer emergency response team, and higher non-resident beach pass costs for the 2026 season. It also accepted donations of tidal wetlands and public access improvements, pending Board of Finance approval.
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