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Coverage of Prop 21/2 override campaigns in more than 30 communities in Greater Boston.
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John Drake is a reporter in the Boston Globe's Globe West bureau.
Recent ReviewsMelissa Beecher is a correspondent in the Globe's West and NorthWest bureaus. Christine Wallgren is a correspondent in the Globe South bureau. Martin Finucane is an editor in Globe West. David Dahl is the Globe's regional editor.
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« Salisbury to fund its share of Triton budget by cutting spending elsewhere | Main | Raynham voters will have options on school budget » Friday, May 18, 2007Bridgewater override would cost average taxpayer $411BRIDGEWATER Bridgewater voters on June 16 will decide whether they want to permanently raise real estate taxes by $2.8 million in order to protect the level of services the town currently offers, or go forward with an across-the-board cut of more than 3 percent. If the override passes, taxes on a median-priced house of $393,000 would rise $411, according to Town Treasurer Douglas Dorr. Several positions, both in general government and schools, are at stake. Municipal Administrator Paul Sullivan said 15 town employee positions, 69 existing school jobs and five new school posts would be lost if the override fails. Voters will be presented with a single override question on June 16 for the full $2.8 million, but the amounts that are earmarked for each department will be listed on the ballot as well. They are as follows: $1.49 million for schools, $415,250 for health insurance and other general town expenses, $352,527 for general government, $253,650 for police and fire, $218,790 for public works, $85,070 for health and human services, and $50,642 for library and recreation. -- Christine Wallgren Posted by John C. Drake at 12:33 PM
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