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Treasurer warns overtime and utilities are stressing Gardner's budget
Summary
Treasurer Terry Hillman told the Gardner council that overtime is at roughly 90% of budget and energy and utility costs are about 30% higher on a monthly basis year-over-year, and said repairs and maintenance may require supplemental funding.
At the Jan. 5 meeting of the Gardner City council, Treasurer Terry Hillman gave a detailed financial report and warned the board about near-term budget pressures.
Hillman said outreach-coordinator salary spending is tracking higher because some of that role's costs are paid from grant funds, and several salary lines show higher year-to-date percentages. He told the board, "We're 90% of overtime," describing overtime as a persistent pressure and…
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