Whitman Faces $2.2 Million Budget Deficit, Officials Consider Override Options

Town weighs one-year versus multi-year approach as financial challenges mount; implements soft hiring freeze

WHITMAN - February 25 - Whitman officials are grappling with a $2.2 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, prompting serious discussions about a potential override to maintain town services.

During a joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee on Feb 25., town leaders debated whether to pursue a one-year or multi-year override a…