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Select Board reverses course on school budget before Town Meeting.

Select Board votes to oppose Finance Committee's $660,058 cut to WRSD budget. Board members Leah Whiteman and Jen Leger opposed the reduction, citing lack of communication from the Finance Committee and stating the cut does not benefit the town. The board voted 4-1 to recommend unfavorable action

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

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

Fourth of July Committee approves treasurer report, confirms fireworks deposit.

The Fourth of July Committee approved the treasurer's report and authorized payment of a $3,700 fireworks deposit against total projected costs of $17,000. Chairman Ben Barakian oversaw the meeting, during which the committee assigned task responsibilities for parade band coordination, vendor