Whitman Voters Reject $2 Million Override in Town Election

Override and appointed treasurer measures fail; incumbents re-elected as voters resist change across the board

WHITMAN - May 17 - Whitman voters have turned down a $2 million override and a proposal to appoint the town treasurer-collector in the May 17, 2025, annual town election.

The override, meant to fund the fiscal year 2026 operating budget, was rejected with 1,677 votes against and 676 in favor.

At a recent forum, Fire Chief Tim Clancy warned that without ex…