Franklin officials defend library cuts

Submitted by Sondra Peskoe on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 12:00am

Once Franklin stopped growing, state aid decreased.  The challenge to balance this town's 2012 budget is a scenario that's being replicated throughout the Commonwealth.

"When it comes to what gets cut, given that we have to make cuts, I am going to support cutting the library over police, fire and DPW every day of the week," [Town Council Chairman Scott] Mason said...The Finance Committee has recommended an $89.3 million fiscal 2012 budget that cuts about 31 positions, including the library jobs, two firefighters, two police officers, 14.3 school positions and four Public Works jobs.  [Full Article: Wicked Local Franklin]

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