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Oakham voters reject requested Quabbin school funds
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By Bradford L. Miner
Correspondent
Posted Jun. 13, 2016 at 11:01 PM
OAKHAM – More than 80 annual town meeting voters approved a $3.49 million budget recommended by the Finance Committee, a sum that did not include the $2,169,140 requested for the Quabbin Regional School District assessment.
Voters approved the $1,899,745 the Finance Committee proposed, representing a 2.5 percent increase over the town’s current contribution, but $269,395 less than the district’s requested assessment.
Oakham became the first of the five district towns to reject its share of the district’s $34 million fiscal 2017 budget.
On June 7, Hubbardston voters approved a $4,276,871 assessment and by a vote of 84-80 approved an additional $280,158 toward its assessment, contingent on the approval of Proposition 2½ override vote Tuesday.
Hardwick will vote on its share of the Quabbin budget June 18; New Braintree, June 20, and Barre, June 21.
Claire Hendra, Finance Committee member, told voters that Oakham was underfunded and would most likely face a Proposition 2½ override during the current fiscal year.
“If not this year, then certainly next year,” she said, noting the town ranked among the bottom 6 percent in new growth to increase the annual levy limit.
The town’s operating budget for the coming fiscal year is $1,327,974, virtually the same as current spending levels.
Voters also approved a $45,178 lease payment for the Fire Department’s pumper truck; $7,500 for the Assessors’ Triennial Revaluation Stabilization Fund; and $2,750 for tree trimming at Pine Grove Cemetery.
My Name is Paul H Cosentino. I started this Blog in 2011 because of what I believe to be wrongdoings in town government. This Blog is to keep the citizens of Templeton informed. It is also for the citizens of Templeton to post their comments and concerns.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Oakham voters reject requested Quabbin school funds
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