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Abington Town Meeting Warned of $358,380 in Cuts

Abington town meeting warned an override failure would trigger $358,380 in Town Hall cuts.

Townbrief reporting · May 12

Government · Town Meeting

Library director says FY27 cut targets book budget, not staff

Abington library director says $13,964 FY27 cut falls on books, not staff. Library Director Deborah Grimmett told Town Meeting the library's entire budget is just 0.93 percent of the town's total, per the state Division of Local Services, and pegged the library budget at roughly $672,000.

Townbrief reporting · May 12

Government · Town Meeting

Chief says override rejection would cut 16 police jobs

Abington Police Chief Barney tells Town Meeting an override rejection would cost the department 16 jobs, or 40 percent of staff.

Townbrief reporting · May 12

Government · Town Meeting

Fire chief details $275,514 in cuts ahead of override vote

Abington Fire Chief Glenn warns an ambulance could go out of service without an override.

Townbrief reporting · May 12

Government · Town Meeting

Schools chief warns override loss would cut 28 jobs

Abington schools chief says override rejection would cost 28 jobs. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · May 10