Shutesbury Tackles Budget Increases and Water Contamination Concerns

Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee met to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, addressing increases in the town’s education expenses and the property tax impact while also grappling with the town’s infrastructure challenges, including water contamination issues and capital project funding. The proposed budget totals $7,428,000, marking a 4.5% increase over the previous year, with an average property tax bill projected to rise by $241.

Shutesbury Committee Grapples with School Budget and Town Finances

Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee recently held a meeting to tackle the issues surrounding the regional school budget and the town’s financial management. The committee members faced a challenging discussion over the regional school budget increase proposal and the use of town reserves to manage various budget lines, including the fire department training wages and tax title budget.

Shutesbury Finance Committee Addresses School Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Shutesbury Finance Committee, members grappled with the complexities of the regional school budget, including potential cuts to programs and increases in town assessments. The committee also addressed a request for a fincom transfer for the highway department, ultimately approving a $4,000 allocation for equipment repair.