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Yarmouth passes $51.5 million operating budget amid questions over revenue assumptions and override plan

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Town meeting approved a $51.53 million operating appropriation after extended review and questions about conservative revenue estimates, use of free cash, and the relationship to a separate override for the Fire Department.

Town meeting approved Article 2, a $51,530,178 appropriation to fund the town operating budget for fiscal 2026 after questions from residents about revenue assumptions and projected local receipts.

The Select Board and Finance Committee recommended the motion; the Finance Committee presented the budget and members took two procedural “holds” to allow discussion of specific line items. Residents questioned why estimated local receipts…

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