Reading, Massachusetts Development News

Reading Select Board Delays Override Vote Amidst Budget Deficit Concerns

The Select Board discussed and debated a potential Proposition 2.5 override to address the town's escalating structural deficit. Multiple override amounts were considered, ranging from $6.5 million to $9.8 million and even an $11 million tier, with discussions focusing on the impacts of each level of override on town services, personnel, and resident tax bills. The board ultimately decided to postpone the vote to allow for further consideration and to gather more information, particularly from the school department regarding their budget needs. They are scheduled to reconvene on July 28th to potentially vote on putting an override question on the November ballot.