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Committee flags Children's Cove staffing cost growth, recommends budget to assembly
Barnstable County Finance Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary
The finance committee recommended the Children's Cove budget to the assembly but recorded sharp increases in general-fund staffing expenses for the program (from $178,333 to $307,001.22 between FY23 and FY27, a 72% rise) and urged follow-up studies on compensation and shared costs.
The Barnstable County Finance Committee recommended the Children's Cove budget to the full assembly while members warned about rapidly rising staffing and fringe costs funded by the general fund.
Delegate Bridal flagged an increase in general-fund staffing…
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