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The committee voted to recommend against Annual Town Meeting Article 11, which concerns Our Island Home, and will send its recommendation to town officials and local newspapers. Members cited concerns about the project’s cost and ongoing operating deficit; the three largest debt override requests total approximately $200 million.
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The committee supports the need for local skilled nursing care but does not support the current Our Island Home proposal. It will suggest considering a less costly design, a different operating model, or significant private ownership. The Finance and Capital Program Committee chair also reported that approximately $1 billion in capital projects has been identified for the next 10 years, requiring further prioritization.
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