Town Council Approves Putting $4.95 Million School Override on November Ballot

The fate of a $4.95 million Proposition 2-½ override for the schools will now be in the hands of the town’s voters in November.

Tuesday night, the town council voted to put the override request on the November ballot. The money will help fund the school department’s operating budget for three years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026.

“Our vision is to create an educational system that serves as a cornerstone of our community’s success and well-being,” stated School Committee Chair Jennifer Powell in the official letter to the council requesting it place the override on the ballot. “Every student deserves access to outstanding educational opportunities, cutting-edge resources, and a safe, nurturing learning environment.”

In a review of the budget projections and allocations, Powell stated that it is clear that the schools cannot continue to provide the same level of services without an increase in the budget beyond the town’s current projected resources.




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