Freetown-Lakeville boards review FY27 school budget and capital needs
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of March 5, 2026
Freetown and Lakeville boards gather to review the FY27 school budget and capital needs. Director of Finance and Operations John Higgins and Superintendent Barbara Starkie presented the proposed budget to joint selectmen, finance, and school committee representatives from both towns. The school committee voted the prior day to allocate $900,000 in expendable net deficit monies for operations.
A procedural audit approved two years ago continues advancing despite opposition from School Committee Member Jennifer Blum over costs; Freetown Finance Committee Member Margaret French voiced support. Director Higgins outlined capital project needs including fire suppression systems, wastewater treatment, roof replacement, and facility improvements.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 5, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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