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Methuen Council delays fiscal 2026 budget first read after late state 'circuit breaker' news
Summary
Methuen’s mayor asked the City Council to adjourn Monday night and postpone the first reading of the fiscal 2026 budget after receiving “breaking news” about the state Senate’s supplemental budget that may change how the Commonwealth reimburses school costs under the circuit breaker program.
Methuen’s mayor asked the City Council to adjourn Monday night and postpone the first reading of the fiscal 2026 budget after receiving “breaking news” about the state Senate’s supplemental budget that may change how the Commonwealth reimburses school costs under the circuit breaker program.
“The Senate's supplemental budget…would potentially have significant impact on our situation relative to school funding here in Methuen,” the mayor said, asking the council to delay the first read so staff could “gather all of the necessary information” and return with an updated appropriation order.
The request centers on circuit breaker funding, a state reimbursement that offsets certain special-education and related out‑of‑district costs. The city’s chief administrative and finance officer (CAFO) told the council the Senate has changed the formula under…
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