Whitman Explores Financial Trend Monitoring System, Budget Projection Formula

Town officials collaborate with state consultant to implement new tools for predicting and preventing fiscal distress

WHITMAN, MA - July 23 - The Whitman Select Board is exploring a new formula for forecasting general government and school budget increases.

Board member Shawn Kain proposed a three-step approach during the July 23 meeting. The formula suggests a 2.5% baseline increase for all departments, including the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, with additi…