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The Finance Committee reviewed the FY27 Police and Fire Department budgets as the Police Department reported four expected vacancies between now and July. The chair also reported a possible $4.0 budget opportunity that could return the town to a no-override position, although the minutes do not specify the amount's units.
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The committee is examining a lean FY27 budget while the Police Department faces staffing shortages, including three sergeant vacancies and one detective vacancy expected by July. The committee approved the February 11 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. Further departmental reviews, warrant votes, and a public budget hearing were scheduled for later dates.
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