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No cuts had been made to the education budget as of the hearing, while residents urged the Board of Finance to fully fund the proposed Board of Education budget. Officials noted a 4% budget increase, a projected 10%–15% residential tax-burden shift from revaluation, about 2% annual baseline cost growth, and future debt-service costs.
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The hearing gathered public comments but did not include a final budget vote. Many residents supported maintaining school programs, staffing, special education, and after-school activities, while others raised concerns about the effect of higher taxes. The hearing was closed, and another public hearing was scheduled for March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Madison Middle School.
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