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The Finance Committee unanimously continued the FY27 budget hearing to March 21 after reviewing the School Committee’s proposed $94.63 million education budget, a 4.75% increase over FY26.
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The proposed education budget would maintain current programming while addressing cost pressures and student needs. Committee members discussed aligning it with the Town Manager’s recommended 4.25% increase, which would require approximately $450,000 in additional reductions. The public hearing will continue on March 21 at 8:30 a.m.
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