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County leaders say Strafford County can weather federal shutdown; boarding contracts, state grants expected to continue

5920427 · October 10, 2025
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Commissioners discussed a roughly $1.4 million cash shortfall and concluded the county expects to continue receiving boarding reimbursements and state grants during the federal government shutdown, citing past experience with payment continuity.

Strafford County commissioners discussed the county’s financial posture in light of the federal government shutdown and said they expect critical reimbursements for inmate boarding and state-funded programs to continue, although the county is currently operating with a roughly $1.4 million short-term cash gap.

A county official told the board the county had received communications…

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