Glocester public hearing spotlights school budget shortfalls, levy cap limits council support
At an April 21 public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, school officials and residents warned of multi-year deficits, rising unfunded state mandates and potential cuts to teacher assistants. The council emphasized the hearing was informational and noted statutory limits on how much the town can raise the tax levy.
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Glocester — The Glocester Town Council held a public hearing April 21 on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, where school officials and residents warned the elementary schools face a multi-year structural deficit driven by a loss of state aid, unfunded mandates and reduced fund balance.
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