The School Budget And the Tax Rate

Ken O’Brien

The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Southbridge School Committee seems to add to the tax woes of Southbridge residents.

This analysis is being prepared on the basis of only partial information. As such, it seeks to provide questions to which we need answers in anticipation of the upcoming Town Council vote on the FY 2015 budget.

The original school budget as proposed by the Superintendent was for $26,282,197.00. The budget to be voted upon is for $25,273,485.00, a reduction of $1,008,712.00 or 3.8%. 

Southbridge Snow and Ice Account

Ken O'Brien

Questions have arisen regarding tonight's town council agenda.

Specifically, questions have arisen about item 13:
13. Vote to approve expenditure of up to an additional $50,000 for snow and ice removal in excess of available appropriations pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 31D.


Here is the current standing of the town's snow and ice removal account: