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Newington board urges town to reconsider reduced bus funding; district says seven buses needed
Summary
Board members told the town council the district needs seven replacement buses (estimated total cost about $950,000) but the town manager reduced the capital ask to $800,000, which would cover roughly five buses; board members warned of service and safety implications and discussed non-lapsing funds as contingency.
Board members on March 11 pressed town officials’ decision to scale back the district’s bus capital request, saying the reduction could leave the district short of needed vehicles and create safety or service risks.
Superintendent and finance staff told the board the town manager’s revised capital recommendation allocated $800,000 for buses, which the district estimates would purchase roughly…
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