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Groton Council Discusses Budget Proposal, Possible "Devastating" Loss in State Aid
Town councilors delved further into options concerning the budget at a recent meeting.
GROTON, CT - Town councilors delved further into options concerning the budget on Tuesday, the New London Day reported.
A $125.1 million budget was proposed last week that assumes the town would lose $5 million in state revenue, according to the New London Day. The proposal, however, would require a 15.4 percent hike in the tax rate.
Council members discussed ways to potentially deal with a devastating loss in state aid, according to the New London Day. Solutions could include asking the school superintendent to cut a couple million dollars and combining town and city services.
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