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The Board of Finance unanimously approved a $500,000 expenditure for a Board of Education network infrastructure upgrade. The project has a total cost of $641,000, with a grant partially offsetting an estimated $490,000 town share; officials described the upgrade as a critical safety need.
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The approved funding allows the Board of Education to move ahead with the network switch project rather than waiting for another town funding cycle. Officials said the project is being paid for in part through a non-lapsing fund, which can cover certain emergencies and unforeseen costs. The board also approved a $5,000 transfer for an ambulance lease; ambulance call volume was reported to be up 17% this year.
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