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C.A.R.E. Program: Cost Avoidance and Revenue Enhancement Efforts This memorandum describes efforts by Town staff to reduce or avoid costs and enhance non-tax revenues over the past few years.

Do New England State and Local Governments have too many Employees and are they Overpaid? This study examines public employement in Massachusetts and finds that contrary to the state’s reputation, on a per capita basis, … Read full article→

Revenue Sharing and the Future of our Massachusetts Economy The Massachusetts economy will fail to live up to its potential to compete and thrive until local aid to cities and towns is substantially increased, according … Read full article→

FY07 Proposed Budget This is the budget that was recommended by the Finance Committee and adopted by Town Meeting.

Presentation on FY07 Capital Budget Power Points slides from Capital Improvement Planning Committee’s presentation.

Town Manager’s FY07 Budget Presentation to Finance Committee This is the Power Point Slide Show presented to Finance Committee to explain the budget request for the Town Departments

Municipal Finance Task Force The executive summary of a study of municipal finance in Massachusetts, conducted by the Municipal Finance Task Force, chaired by John Hamill, Chairman, Sovereign Bank New Englad – “Local Communities at … Read full article→