Whitman Officials Weigh One-Year vs. Three-Year Override to Address Budget Shortfall

Town faces difficult choice as $2.4 million deficit looms; department heads warn of service cuts if override fails

WHITMAN - March 25 - Whitman officials are deliberating whether to pursue a one-year or three-year override to address a significant budget deficit, with department heads warning of potentially devastating cuts to town services if voters reject the measure.

The Select Board and Finance Committee met jointly last week to discuss options for closing a proj…