Select Board members press for renegotiation of 1977 regional school agreement with Phillipston During a budget presentation, Select Board members raised concerns that a 1977 regional agreement with Phillipston has not been updated and said costs tied to that agreement need renegotiation; one member described spending on legal research and ongoing communications with other towns.

Select Board members are demanding a renegotiation of a decades-old school funding agreement, highlighting rising costs and a need for collaboration between towns.

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School officials tell Hampden board health‑insurance spike and transportation changes tightened the budget Regional school officials presented revised FY27 numbers showing a modest improvement from same‑day updates but warned that health‑insurance costs and unsettled labor negotiations keep assessments higher; the board asked for legal review of proposed regional‑agreement language and agreed to place a placeholder warrant item while towns consider changes.

Hampden school officials reveal a $200,000 budget boost amidst rising health-insurance costs and urgent contract negotiations, sparking discussions on potential changes to regional agreements.

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