Mendon‑Upton budget presentation flags health‑insurance spike and $5.5M local ask under needs‑based plan District leaders presented a needs‑based FY27 budget that would increase local assessments by roughly $5.5 million across Mendon and Upton; health‑insurance claims and rising salaries are the largest drivers, and the district warned a reduced‑service scenario would significantly cut services if voters do not support additional funds.

The Mendon-Upton district's budget presentation reveals a staggering $5.5 million local funding request to combat skyrocketing health insurance costs and avoid severe service cuts.

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Mendon‑Upton leaders warn of multi‑million dollar shortfall as salaries and insurance climb District finance presenters told the Mendon‑Upton Regional School Committee that rising salary and health‑insurance costs have created a multi‑million dollar budget gap for FY27; the district outlined staffing requests, possible cuts and said towns may face an override vote to cover the difference.

Mendon-Upton schools face a looming multi-million dollar budget gap driven by soaring salaries and health insurance costs—will local towns step up to save vital programs?

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