Select Board split over single figure vs tiered ballot options as tax concerns grow

Jul 23, 2026

Board members debated whether to present one override amount (Melissa Murphy supported a single $6.5M figure) or to offer tiered choices, with other members favoring two options or a phased approach to reduce immediate tax impact.

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Select Board members expressed differing views on whether to present a single override figure to voters or to offer tiered options.

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