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Northampton officials warn chapter 70 stagnation and growing education costs strain city finances
Summary
Officials said education accounts for the largest share of the general fund and that chapter 70 state aid has not kept pace with rising costs; special education and tuition outflows (charter/school choice) are growing net losses to the general fund.
City and school leaders told a joint meeting that education remains the largest share of Northampton’s general fund and that state aid is not keeping pace with rising education costs.
Director Nardi presented a breakdown showing education budgeted at roughly 43% of the general fund in FY26 ($55,946,000 in one cited figure) and, when indirect city expenses that support schools are included, education comprises about 56.51% of the general fund. She told the meeting that an estimated $15 million in indirect city‑paid…
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