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Methuen councilors press for answers as Greater Lawrence Technical School salaries and a proposed 11% budget increase draw scrutiny
Summary
Councilor Joel Ferretra presented payroll figures and salary concerns for the Greater Lawrence Technical School, saying administrators' pay and an 11% FY26 budget request from the school warrant further review and a possible state audit or coordinated action by member communities.
Councilor Joel Ferretra, who led the discussion, said he had compiled payroll figures and other materials showing large administrative salaries at Greater Lawrence Technical School and raised concern about a proposed FY26 budget request of $5,800,000 from Methuen. “They are asking just so you're aware for $5,800,000 for fiscal year 26,” Ferretra said during council discussion.
Ferretra detailed examples he described as “out of whack” for a school district the size of Greater Lawrence: he said the superintendent’s…
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