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The Finance Committee recommended removing four proposed firefighter positions from the FY27 Fire Department budget, saying the added costs would be financially unsustainable and could increase FY28 expenses. The Select Board asked the committee to reconsider, citing staffing needs, response times, and firefighter burnout.
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The proposed staffing increase would not be included in the budget under the Finance Committee’s recommendation. The Select Board said the four positions are needed to bring the Fire Department to adequate staffing levels and asked the committee to revisit its recommendation. The minutes do not record a final decision on whether the positions will remain in the FY27 budget.
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