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Westford School Committee opens FY27 budget hearing, warns of $465,000 FY28 shortfall
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting the Westford School Committee opened the FY2027 budget public hearing; Superintendent Dr. Chu and Director of School Finance Jenny Lin highlighted corrected enrollment figures, utility‑contract uncertainty and one‑time reserves that leave the district facing a projected $465,000 deficit in FY2028.
The Westford School Committee on Jan. 5 opened the required public hearing on the FY2027 school budget, then discussed enrollment adjustments, utility contract timing and one‑time reserves as key factors shaping the budget outlook.
Superintendent Dr. Chu and Director of School Finance Jenny Lin briefed the committee and members of the public on updated figures and near‑term risks. Dr. Chu said the budget as presented is balanced for FY27 but cautioned that “starting with FY28, we’re already gonna be at a hole of $465,000.” The chair noted the committee’s plan to vote on the budget at its next meeting and send it to the town Finance Committee ahead of March town meeting.
Why it matters: committee members said the FY28 gap reflects the end of one‑time offsets and continuing…
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