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- Middlesex County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 18 Minutes
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Overview: The Reading Finance Committee convened to finalize the financial warrant articles for a special town meeting scheduled for May 1st, focusing on the Kilum School Building Project. The meeting, conducted in a hybrid format, included approving the substance of the articles and organizing presenters for the upcoming session.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/19/25
- 03/19/2025
- 164 Minutes
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Overview: The Reading Finance Committee meeting focused heavily on the upcoming pickleball project, which spurred discussions about cost management, funding strategies, and community support. The committee grappled with the project’s estimated cost of approximately $1.5 million, which was higher than anticipated. Members discussed various funding options, including donations and capital projects, while also debating the quality and number of courts to be built. The pickleball project is a centerpiece of the town’s budget discussion.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 214 Minutes
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Overview: The Reading Finance Committee recently convened to tackle financial challenges facing the town, focusing on the fiscal year 2026 budget and beyond. Key discussions revolved around the town’s increasing reliance on free cash to balance the budget, the potential need for an operational override, and the intricacies of managing capital expenditures amidst rising costs.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/5/25
- 03/05/2025
- 166 Minutes
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Overview: The Reading Finance Committee recently delved into community projects, focusing on the proposed Kellum School project, which is budgeted at $60 million, and the Reading Center for Active Living, projected at $27.9 million. With a focus on financial feasibility and community impact, the committee discussed the potential tax implications for residents, the necessity of the school’s size given fluctuating enrollment, and the operational challenges of the new center.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/26/25
- 02/26/2025
- 119 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Reading Finance Committee focused on pressing financial challenges, notably the unexpected rise in health insurance costs projected for FY 26. The committee examined the implications of these increases on town finances, alongside discussions on major projects and educational funding.
