Agency of Transportation proposes $7.5 million rescission: project delays, service reductions and staffing savings Agency testimony to joint committees detailed a $7.5 million rescission plan that delays projects (Springfield garage, Rutland rail platform), eliminates contracted tree cutting and some culvert work, cancels a permitting technology contract and counts $2.254 million in position-management savings after a reduction-in-force.

Vermont's Agency of Transportation is facing a $7.5 million budget cut that could delay critical projects and impact local services.

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Canada Strong, but it Ain’t for Free After weeks of anxiety and rumours around a possible federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget has officially passed the House of Commons with four abstentions, winning by only the…

Municipal leaders: $27.8B is now on the table for your roads, water & transit. But rules are tight.

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Snow removal? Why? It's cheaper to give everyone a used snowmobile and free xc skis. Work WITH nature, not against her. Wheels are for California. Skis and Treads are for Canadians. Embrace winter.

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What’s Next: Policing & Emergency Management 🚓
Fair roles. Smart costs. NSFM is amplifying the municipal voice to ensure effective, affordable public safety.

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Bonnie Winegar outlines federal funding impacts at Vermont Town and City Managers conference Winegar discusses federal funding changes and their implications for Vermont municipalities tonight.

Montpelier's future hangs in the balance as federal funding shifts threaten local services and financial stability.

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Despite criticism, Great Barrington Selectboard and Finance Committee send proposed fiscal 2026 budget to town meeting - The Berkshire Edge The proposed budget calls for $3.39 million from the free cash budget line item to reduce the tax levy and avoid a Proposition 2½ override.

Despite criticism, Great Barrington Selectboard and Finance Committee send proposed fiscal 2026 budget to town meeting.

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New Hampshire bill risks unfair education funding across towns like Bartlett and Freedom Critics warn bill may distort education funding and harm municipal budgets statewide.

New Hampshire's proposed education funding bill could create a divide between wealthy and struggling towns, risking the future of our schools and communities.

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BOF Sends Budget to Voters to Decide After hours of public comment and discussion, the budget proposal will got to a referendum.

Now, the real work begins. Convincing Stafford's voters to accept a budget increase is never easy.

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Berkshire Hills Regional School District reduces budget by $250,800, committee approves budget - The Berkshire Edge As per documents submitted to the school committee by Superintendent Dillon, the total proposed budget for fiscal 2026 is now $35.1 million, a $1.56 million (4.66 percent) increase from this current f...

Berkshire Hills Regional School District reduces budget by $250,800, committee approves budget.

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Minnesota mayors support bill to eliminate local cost sharing for highway projects Local leaders advocate for MnDOT to cover costs of infrastructure projects in cities.

Minnesota mayors are rallying behind a new bill that aims to lift the financial burden of state highway projects from struggling local municipalities—could this be the key to saving small towns?

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Stockbridge proposed budget focuses on new shared fire, emergency services contract - The Berkshire Edge The fiscal 2026 budget is subject to increases in the cost of health insurance and the Berkshire Hills Regional School District assessment.

Stockbridge proposed budget focuses on new shared fire, emergency services contract.
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Great Barrington's budget season begins, increases proposed by Interim Town Manager Rembold - The Berkshire Edge “We are using a conservative approach here, and we hope this will result in a stronger position than fiscal 2025,” Town Manager Christopher Rembold wrote in is draft town budget for fiscal 2026.

Great Barrington’s budget season begins, increases proposed by Interim Town Manager Rembold.

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