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Pepperell Budget Gap Remains About $235,000

PepperellMay 20, 20262 min read

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The Select Board said the FY2027 budget deficit remains approximately $235,000. A roughly $138,000 reduction in the North Middlesex Regional School District assessment was largely offset by a projected 30% increase in energy costs.

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What this means

Pepperell is still working to close an approximately $235,000 gap in its next budget, and the final amount may change as revenue figures are finalized. The Board also approved a Cultural Council appointment and authorized a dedication plaque and proclamation honoring Richard Potts. The town expects to transition to the Rave Mobile emergency notification system in August.

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The Board determined that most surplus chairs formerly stored at the Fitz Collaborative would be disposed of because they were in poor condition and costly to dispose of relative to their value; a small number will be retained for overflow seating.
The Board unanimously appointed Denene Primus to the Cultural Council for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.
The Board unanimously authorized Pepperell Community Media to place a dedication plaque honoring Richard Potts at the Nissitissit Middle School video studio and agreed to create a proclamation for the unveiling.
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes, financial warrants, correspondence, and a charter channel lineup change.
The Board discussed, but did not approve, holding the Fall Town Meeting on a Saturday and testing electronic voting tablets; the estimated purchase cost discussed was approximately $13,000.

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