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Speakers at the second public hearing urged the Board of Finance to fully fund the proposed 2026–2027 education budget, citing class sizes, staffing, student programs, and the schools’ connection to property values. No budget vote was taken; the board said it would make adjustments and forward the budget to the Town Council.
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Residents asked officials to avoid cuts affecting teachers, specialists, support staff, transportation, and after-school activities. Many speakers said they would accept higher taxes to preserve the school system, while others emphasized the need to expand the commercial tax base and manage the tax burden. The final budget had not been decided at this hearing.
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