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Hales location budget approved; commissioners recommend reserve for student tuition uncertainty

Carroll County Commissioners · January 30, 2026
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Summary

At a public hearing the commissioners approved Hales town and school budgets (town $183,061; school $190,745; revenue $88,635). Commissioners discussed fund balance (71% undesignated) and recommended creating a capital reserve and retaining fund balance as a buffer for unexpected student tuition costs.

The board opened a public hearing on the Hales location budgets and voted to approve the municipal and school budgets on Jan. 30. Director reported the Hales municipal budget at $183,061, the Hales school budget at $190,745 and estimated revenue at $88,635; the vote to approve followed public discussion.

Residents and selectmen asked procedural questions about the timing of delegation review, separation of duties…

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