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Selectmen weigh cuts to beaches, programs and arena support as fireworks contract and Pop Whelan subsidy rise
Summary
Department heads told the board they could absorb several proposed reductions but warned cuts to beaches, programs and Pop Whelan arena support would affect services; the fireworks contractor increased its price after the budget submission.
Parks and recreation staff and the Pop Whelan Arena representative described program and facility budgets the board may need to trim to close the 2025 default budget gap, and selectmen discussed the fireworks contract and the mechanics of the Pop Whelan subsidy.
Parks Director Christine (last name not specified) reviewed beaches and program lines that the administration proposed reducing—$50,000 for beaches and $30,000 for programs—based on five‑year averages and staffing shortages. She warned staffing…
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