School's 7.5 percent increase rises above other departments
Finance Committee approved transfers, examining school's $721,789 budget increase. The committee, with all five members present, reviewed year-to-date overages in police, snow and ice, and insurance while town stabilization funds remained healthy.
Finance Committee · Meeting of July 14, 2026
SHIRLEY — Finance Committee approved transfers, examining school's $721,789 budget increase. The committee, with all five members present, reviewed year-to-date overages in police, snow and ice, and insurance while town stabilization funds remained healthy. Finance Committee members requested improved transparency from the school, quarterly budget updates, and a working sub-committee to coordinate budget planning.
The school is the only town department receiving above-standard growth; other departments cut or held budgets level to accommodate school increases.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of July 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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