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Finance Committee maps path to reduce $865K deficit

Finance Committee charts path to reduce $865K deficit. Acting Chair Roy Rezac led the committee through budget reviews, identifying Water Department indirect transfers of $220,000 and potential Overlay Surplus draws of $200,000 to $400,000 that could reduce the town's operating deficit to between

Commission on Disability advances accessibility canvassing and action items

Lancaster Commission on Disability reviews accessibility and volunteer strategy. The five-member Commission, meeting March 17, reviewed ongoing accessibility canvassing of local businesses and assigned action items including gazebo accessibility improvements by summer and updates on handicapped

Cultural Council pursues direct artist outreach, approves social media strategy pending town approval

Lancaster Cultural Council charts strategy to boost grant diversity. Chair Valorie Parent and council members discussed direct outreach to culturally diverse artists and volunteer program expansion with Local Cultural Council Program Officer Greg Torrales. The council also decided to pursue a

Housing Authority approves February expenses, advances preservation projects

Lancaster Housing Authority approves February spending, advances four preservation projects to town meeting. Frank MacGrory, chairman, presided over the March 11 meeting with four board members present, unanimously approving the February expense sheet. Board member Marilyn Largey reported that four

Finance Committee begins departmental budget review facing $915,000 gap

Finance Committee launches FY27 departmental budget review amid $915,000 shortfall. Acting Chair Roy Rezac opened the March 11 meeting by outlining the budget gap and signaling the committee would analyze spending without relying on Free Cash reserves. Police Chief Everett Moody presented an FY27