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Glenburn council approves $1,222.79 abatement, hears school budget concerns
Summary
The Glenburn Town Council unanimously approved a $1,222.79 tax abatement and reviewed the first draft of the 2025–2026 municipal budget. Superintendent Richard Modery flagged rising secondary tuition and security upgrade needs for the school district; the town manager suggested pursuing grant funding.
The Glenburn Town Council on March 27 unanimously approved an abatement of $1,222.79 and reviewed budget items for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
Superintendent Richard Modery presented an update on the school district’s 2025–2026 budget, saying funding will come from local, state and federal sources and that support-staff positions are included in the draft. Modery told the council the district needs upgrades to security and fire-alarm systems and faces a ‘‘significant increase’’ in secondary tuition for grades 9–12.
Councilor Grotton raised concerns that the district might be paying secondary tuition for students who are not Glenburn residents and proposed a verification process to ensure tuition payments go to eligible students. Town Manager McClung suggested pursuing grants to help pay for infrastructure and security improvements mentioned in the superintendent’s presentation.
Earlier in the meeting, the council voted to enter and later return from an executive session held pursuant to 36 M.R.S.A. §841(2) to discuss an abatement request. After returning to open session, Councilor Day moved to abate account #1394 in the amount of $1,222.79; Councilor Cookson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The council also received the first draft of the municipal budget from Town Manager McClung, who reviewed key bullet points. Councilors approved Treasurer's Warrant #20 and accepted the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.
During manager and council items, McClung said bids would be issued for salt and sand, that bush clearing had begun in town, and that street sweeping would begin in the coming weeks. He also reported the town attorney advised no further action was required on the cannabis ordinance. Councilor Caruso moved to adjourn; Councilor Day seconded and the meeting ended by unanimous vote.
Next steps: the council will continue work on the municipal budget and the school budget process; no dates for further hearings or votes were specified in the minutes.
