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Whitman Reports $1.36 Million Budget Gap

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Board Approves Regional Agreement Changes

The Select Board approved proposed Regional Agreement revisions by a 3-2 vote, adding non-mandated transportation costs to the District’s operating budget and requiring a two-thirds vote for specified School Committee actions.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Whitman Approves Sustainable Purchasing Policy

The Select Board unanimously approved a Sustainable Purchasing Policy aimed at reducing waste and environmental impacts. Officials also reported that planned development could raise annual sewer flows from about 320 million gallons to approximately 340 million gallons, nearing the system’s 365-million-gallon annual allocation.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Board approves snow and ice budget transfers

The Select Board approved line-item transfers after the snow and ice account showed a $250,149.29 deficit. The board also approved the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election warrant and adopted a resolution supporting community media funding legislation.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Whitman reports lower Good Energy rate

Whitman’s Good Energy rate was reported at 14.184 cents per kWh for the upcoming period, about 3.106 cents below National Grid’s approved residential basic service rate of 17.29 cents per kWh.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Board Authorizes Budget Review Amid Projected Gap

The Board reported a preliminary FY2028 budget deficit of approximately $937,576, excluding the potential impact of the SSVT debt exclusion, and voted 5-0-0 to request outside financial-management assistance.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Failed school debt vote creates future budget risk

The Select Board reported that the South Shore Technical debt exclusion failed by 93 votes, with about 11% voter turnout. The projected FY2028 debt payment is approximately $1.093 million and would otherwise need to come from the general fund; the FY2027 budget is not affected.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

School Busing Figure Reported at $202,000

The Select Board was told that the non-mandated school busing amount had been adjusted by approximately $30,000 to $202,000, while the operating assessment remained unchanged. The Board then adjourned to Town Meeting, subject to the chair’s call.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Matt Dyer Appointed Assistant Town Administrator

The Select Board voted 3-2 to appoint Matt Dyer as Assistant Town Administrator effective July 1, with contract negotiations planned for May.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board zeros out non-mandated busing funding

The Select Board voted to zero out the budget line for non-mandated busing, while stating the goal was to return the issue to the School Committee for a possible funding compromise. The Board also redirected 10% of free cash from General Stabilization to the Plymouth County Retirement line in the FY27 budget.

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Briefing

Apr 10, 2026

Board Approves $500,000 Tax Override Question

The Select Board unanimously approved a Proposition 2½ ballot question asking voters to authorize an additional $500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the fiscal year 2027 operating budget and regional school district assessments. The question will appear at the May 16, 2026 Annual Town Election.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Board Approves Annual Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board approved the May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting warrant and a one-year free cash policy exemption that is expected to direct approximately $234,000 to other post-employment benefits. The Board also continued planning for a potential Proposition 2½ override amid projected budget pressure through at least 2031.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Board Pursues Override to Keep Library Open

The Select Board voted 3-2 to pursue a tax override to keep the library open; the motion states that the library would close if the override fails. The minutes do not provide an override amount or election date.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Whitman Approves WMS Project Borrowing

The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of bonds and bond anticipation notes for the WMS Building Project, with debt service scheduled through 2055. The FY27 budget remains under review, with a projected deficit just under $500,000 and a 10.5% increase in active-employee health insurance costs.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board Requests School District Forensic Audit

The Select Board voted 5-0 to request a forensic audit by the Massachusetts Inspector General of Whitman-Hanson Regional School District finances. Members also reviewed a projected FY27 budget deficit and debated a proposed formula directing 60% of net revenue growth to schools and 40% to the town.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Whitman Reports $1.36 Million Budget Gap

The preliminary FY27 budget shows an approximately $1.36 million deficit, driven largely by the WHRSD assessment, retirement costs, and health insurance. The Select Board said an override may be needed after final budget figures are available.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Board Ratifies Three-Year Labor Agreement

The Select Board voted 4-0 to ratify a memorandum of understanding with MassCOP, Local 494, covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

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