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Abington Select Board Approves Complex Budget Process

Prepares for Potential Override Election

Sep 28 •

Massachusetts Town Overrides: Now Necessary for Maintaining Essential Services

The need for operational overrides in these Massachusetts towns is a recurring theme driven by a combination of rising fixed costs, inflation…

Jun 28 •

14:40

Whitman Select Board Approves $150,000 for Public Safety from Ambulance Receipts

Last-minute compromise addresses concerns before a Special Town Meeting to reduce budgets after a failed override vote

Jun 20 •

Duxbury Approves MBTA Communities Overlay District, Funds Public Safety Positions

Town meeting votes to create multifamily housing zones while restoring police and fire positions using stabilization funds

Jun 18 •

Norwell Officials Grapple With Budget Challenges Following Failed Override

Select Board holds first meeting in new town hall, discusses financial strategies and appoints planning board members

Jun 17 •

Halifax Seeks Interim Town Administrator, Forms Override Study Committee

Board moves to fill leadership gap as current administrator prepares to depart; new committee will examine town finances and potential tax override

Jun 16 •

Whitman's FY26 Budget

The deficit, the override, and the outcome

Jun 14 •

21:49

Duxbury Selectboard Recommends MBTA Communities Overlay District

Town also faces $1 million budget deficit for upcoming fiscal year

Jun 14 •

Budget Cuts Spark Debate at Whitman Special Town Meeting

Residents clash over public safety, building inspector positions after failed override vote

Jun 13 •

Whitman-Hanson School Committee Approves Budget Cuts Amid Funding Challenges

Teacher Contract Approved Despite Looming Staff Reductions

Jun 6 •

Whitman-Hanson School Committee Votes to Continue School Choice

Decision comes amid budget uncertainties and potential staff cuts

May 28 •

New Leadership Takes Helm as Norwell School Committee Faces Budget Challenges

McEachern elected chair, Dyke joins committee as district unveils strategic plan and addresses failed override impact

May 23 •

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