Should Weymouth Vote for a Proposition 2 1/2 Override?

In a little more than five weeks, Weymouth voters will decide if the town will get an additional $6.5 million in revenue through a Proposition 2 1/2 override.

Recently, the Boston Globe asked Mayor Susan Kay and East Weymouth Neighborhood Association member Irving Murstein to explain where they stand on the issue.

Kay said the override is needed due to a dramatic increase in the cost of services combined with a lack of new revenue, adding that the additional funds would allow the town to make improvements to schools, public safety, parks, libraries, public works, and human services.

Murstein, however, is taking a stand against the override, citing a report from the town auditor that shows the town in strong financial health. He also believes that seniors and families that cannot afford the tax increase will vote against the override.

If approved, the override would give an additional $3 million to the schools, $1 million each to fire; police; and public works, and the remaining funds would be distributed to various departments.

The override vote is scheduled for Aug. 4.

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