Wilmington Officials Bracing for Cuts to Local Aid
There will be a minimal impact on town government, but school officials said they could see a cut of about $75,000 in reimbursements.
Town Manager Jeff Hull said he doesn’t expect a major impact locally after a recently announced upcoming cut to local aid. Wilmington Public Schools, however, may have to look for alternatives due to one of the cuts. On Tuesday, Gov. Deval Patrick announced actual state revenues were significantly lower than projections, resulting in a $540 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2013. As a result, the governor announced he will be implementing $225 million in immediate budget cuts, some of which may impact Wilmington. “The reduction to the Special Education Circuit Breaker reimbursement will have an impact on the School Department,” said Director of Administration & Finance Paul Ruggiero. “Although we do not have any final figures as to …
George Lingenfelter
9:12 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
Pseudonym Wayne, do you attend Town meeting every year or just stay home and participate by watching on TV and then make anonymous posts to the Patch? In my opinion you should start attending Town meeting in person so we can all hear and see you speak. The Annual Town meeting is scheduled for Saturday May 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM, not sure where it is being held this year though. You could also begin … more ›