Central Mass. town won't cut municipal jobs yet, but difficult budget decisions still loom

A Central Massachusetts town is using $678,672 in free cash to temporarily fund police, fire, and highway departments. The town is avoiding immediate job cuts while working on long-term cost-cutting measures to address budget challenges.
The town will use $678,672 in free cash to temporarily fund police, fire, and highway departments while implementing cost-cutting measures.
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