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Millis committees confirm MSBA reimbursement, approve $3,500 informational mailer before town votes
Summary
The Town of Millis school building project carries a $125 million price tag with an MSBA reimbursement of $68.2 million (54.6%). The School Building Committee approved a not‑to‑exceed $3,500 informational mailer and signaled additional outreach and legal review ahead of Nov. 10 town meeting and the Dec. 8 ballot funding vote.
The Town of Millis School Building Committee received an update Oct. 15 showing the approved school project at $125,000,000 with an MSBA reimbursement of $68,200,000, an effective reimbursement rate the presenter calculated at 54.6%. Speaker 2 told members the program initially projected a 59% rate and said scope reductions — excluding items such as athletic fields and a larger gym — helped preserve the MSBA contribution.
Why it matters: The reimbursement figure directly affects the project’s net cost to residents. Speaker 2 emphasized that final tax impact and the project’s advance depend on two public votes: a two‑thirds vote…
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