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Lakeville faces $414,000 shortfall after state cuts to smart-growth aid; town freezes nonessential spending
Summary
Town Administrator Andrew told the Select Board the state reduced smart-growth aid by $414,000 covering both fiscal 2025 and 2026; he ordered a freeze on nonessential spending while awaiting possible state action.
Town Administrator Andrew said the Town of Lakeville is confronting an immediate budget shortfall after the state reduced smart-growth aid by $414,000, and that the reduction applies to both the current fiscal year and the coming fiscal year.
"I didn't quite realize this, but I've since got it confirmed that that $414,000 in reduced state, smart growth aid is not just fiscal 26, it's also fiscal 25," Andrew told the Select Board during his report. He said he had spoken with Senator Rodericks, who "said he's gonna try to put it in the senate budget for that to come back," but Andrew cautioned that…
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