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Board outlines $35.9 million 2025 operating budget and potential tax impacts
Summary
Town staff and the Board of Selectmen previewed a proposed $35,943,677 operating budget for 2025 — including $20.57 million in the general fund — and warned that, if all warrant articles pass, the town share of the tax rate could rise about $0.92 (13.7%), with estimated dollar impacts provided for sample home values.
Town manager Jim (presented materials) and the Board of Selectmen presented the proposed 2025 operating budget on Jan. 15, outlining a total operating request of $35,943,677 across general, water, electric, sewer and Pop Whelan funds. The general fund operating request totals $20,570,784 (an increase of $1,000,008 or 9.64% over the prior year as presented).
Town finance staff and the manager outlined major drivers: ambulance costs (now in operating…
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