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The financial forecast presented to the committee indicated that waiting until FY30 for an override could require severe service cuts, while an FY29 override could leave a $3.8 million shortfall. The presentation recommended that the Select Board set an override target year by September 1.
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The committee reviewed a forecast showing that expenses, including health insurance and union-negotiated salaries, are growing faster than revenue. Members discussed using the operating budget stabilization fund to maintain current services until an override, which is a voter-approved increase in property tax revenue, but did not make a formal recommendation on an override date or amount. Members also suggested clearer presentation materials and possibly a separate public meeting.
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