Whitman Faces $2 Million Budget Deficit, Considers Override

Officials warn of potential cuts to public safety and education if measure fails; average homeowner could see $375 annual tax increase

WHITMAN - April 15 and 16 - Whitman officials are proposing a Proposition 2 1/2 override to address a $2 million structural deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, warning that failure to pass the measure could result in significant cuts to town services.

The Select Board presented details of the override proposal during a public forum at Town Hall on April…