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The Board is reviewing the following municipal budget recommendations: <br /> FY 93 Appropriated FY 94 Proposed <br /> Town Payroll $ 9,394,225 $ 9,335,954 <br /> The FY 94 budget for town payroll as submitted by the Town Manager proposes less <br /> than a 1% increase. The proposed total number of budgeted positions is reduced by 11, <br /> a 4% reduction in the town's work force. Reductions in Fire and Public Works have <br /> been proposed. In addition, the Manager's FY 94 budget recommends $250,000 to <br /> provide for salary increases for union and non-union employees. <br /> Insurance Expenses $4,524,269 $5,238,169 <br /> The cost of health insurance has increased dramatically during the last six budget years <br /> and is expected to increase by 15.78% in FY 94. The insurance appropriation in FY 88 <br /> was $2.3 million. The town pays 75% of the employee health insurance premium. 907 <br /> active employees and 447 retirees are insured by the town. 70% or $3,666,718 of the <br /> insurance budget directly supports school programs and personnel. <br /> Public Schools $28,476,431 $28,902,506 <br /> The School Superintendent has submitted a budget that proposes a $1,376,211 or a 4.8% <br /> increase in FY 94. The proposed budget is $950,136 less than the Superintendent's <br /> requested amount. <br /> The Town Manager's proposed budget raises several issues for the community. <br /> A table of contents is provided for easy reference. The articles are grouped by topic and <br /> a brief description for each article is provided to make the Warrant useful and <br /> understandable. A map shows locations of proposed public works and special projects. <br /> In addition to the Warrant, the Town Manager's proposed budget will be mailed to all <br /> Town Meeting Members prior to the start of Town Meeting. <br /> The Board of Selectmen is still considering the Town Manager's proposed reductions in <br /> Fire and Public Works programs. As always, the Board of Selectmen encourages your <br /> comments relating to this year's proposed Town Meeting Warrant. <br /> BOARD OF SELECTMEN <br /> Jacquelyn R. Smith, Chairman <br /> Paul W. Marshall <br /> William J. Dailey, Jr. <br /> Leo P. McSweeney <br /> 4 <br />