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Finance Committee flags Article 17 capital figure; debates school override strategy.

Finance Committee identifies a discrepancy in Article 17's capital projects total and debates school override strategy. The committee planned to move a $660,058 reduction in the Wachusett Regional School District discretionary assessment, tied to the override, but members held extended discussion

Rutland Town Meeting Approves Override-Linked Budget, Defeats School Assessment Increase

Rutland's Annual Town Meeting approved a Proposition 2.5 override-linked municipal budget and defeated a Select Board bid to fully fund the Wachusett Regional School District assessment.

Library board approves director's April report; faces 18% budget cut if override fails

The Rutland Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved April operational reports and confronted a potential 18 percent budget cut for fiscal 2027. Director Kerry Remington reported strong patronage and programming in April, including a well-attended Easter egg hunt and robust teen advisory

Finance Committee approves school-assessment amendment ahead of town vote.

Finance Committee advances $660,058 school-assessment reduction for May 9 town meeting. The Committee voted unanimously to reduce the Worcester Regional School District assessment by an amount equal to Free Cash being used to balance the town budget, with Chair Carol Benoit authorized to draft a

Rutland Development Commission Votes to Preserve $11,625 Under 2018 Authorization

Rutland's Development and Industrial Commission voted unanimously to take no action on Town Meeting Warrant Article 21, preserving $11,625 in unspent 2018 appropriation funds for use on an upcoming property RFP.