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The Selectboard said difficult service and staffing decisions may be unavoidable without new funding. It reviewed $3 million, $6 million and $9 million override scenarios, noting that even a $3 million override would leave significant service cuts, while larger overrides would provide more stability at greater taxpayer cost.
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South Hadley has not chosen an override amount. The board plans to develop the budget assuming no override until voters decide in April, while continuing to examine cost controls, new revenue and staffing impacts. The board also reported that joining the state Group Insurance Commission would cost both the town and employees more than the current health insurance arrangement.
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