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Override Grows ... Calm Down, Just the Wording

After School Committee request, wording changes for the April 3 override. But don't worry, it's still $4.15 million.

The Board of Selectmen Tuesday approved a revised April 3 override ballot question, adding a breakdown of the school request. This is what you'll see in the voting booth April 3.

Shall the Town of Reading be allowed to assess an additional $4.15 million in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of the general operation of the Public Schools for Classroom Teachers ($1,802,484); Teaching, Learning and Classroom Support ($821,429); and Athletics ($31,056); for 5 Police Officers and 4 Firefighter/paramedics ($1,050,311); for General Government including Public Works, Finance, Technology, Human/Elder Services and Inspections ($317,391); and for increased hours and staffing for the Public Library ($127,329) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018?

Yes ____ No ____

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