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Representative Bowen, senator's letter outline state budget aid that could ease local pressure
Summary
Representative Bowen provided a live update and Senator Joan Lovely's written letter described Governor Healy's H 2 FY27 budget; both officials noted potential increases in Chapter 70 and special-education reimbursements but emphasized the budget is still in flux and local impacts depend on House/Senate action.
Representative Hannah Bowen (delivering remarks identified in the meeting as Representative Bowen) and a written message from State Senator Joan Lovely detailed where the FY27 state budget stood and the possible effects for Beverly during a joint meeting March 18.
The senator's letter, read aloud at the meeting, explained that Governor Healy filed H 2 on Jan. 28 and that the House and Senate will each produce versions of the budget in April and May respectively. The letter summarized projected…
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