Select Board readies May warrant with school operating override
Upton readies warrant for school operating override totaling $2.6 million for education costs. The district presented a needs-based budget facing mandated increases: health insurance premiums rising 23 percent and out-of-district placements for 22 high-needs students costing approximately $4.9
Select Board · Meeting of March 24, 2026
Upton readies warrant for school operating override totaling $2.6 million for education costs. The district presented a needs-based budget facing mandated increases: health insurance premiums rising 23 percent and out-of-district placements for 22 high-needs students costing approximately $4.9 million. Finance Director Kenny Costa estimated total levy needs at approximately $4.1 million, including the permanent operating override.
Annual tax impact ranges from $750 to $2,100 depending on home value.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of March 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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