Marshfield Faces “Devastating” $7.4 Million Budget Deficit; Override May Be Necessary

Mar 10, 2026

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MARSHFIELD - March 3, 2026 - Marshfield’s financial outlook for Fiscal Year 2027 has turned “devastating,” as Interim Town Administrator Charlie Sumner revealed a projected $7.4 million budget deficit during a joint meeting of the Select Board and Advisory Board. The massive shortfall—nearly $2.5 million higher than previous estimates—stems from years o…