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Budgets don’t balance themselves, and neither do expectations. We sat down to hash out the choices that keep Raynham moving: a record pace for fire and EMS calls, a Santa ride that delivered more toys than ever, and the quiet grind of winter prep that keeps roads safe and services reliable. Each update carried the same theme—costs are rising, needs are real, and small levers can make a big difference.
We dug into the numbers that shape your bill. After more than 20 years, transfer station permits are going up, paired with a senior discount and a practical tweak that reduces bag weight limits to align $2 tags with actual disposal costs. On the operations side, our highway team secured recycling funds, closed the brush site for the season, tuned up snow equipment, and shared a promising timeline for the Garden 3 Bridge once final permits clear. We also adjusted snow removal pay rates and set a higher starting wage for CDL hires to compete in a tight labor market.
The heart of the meeting centered on tax classification. We reviewed levy limits, new growth, and the impact of debt exclusions, then took a hard look at the residential–commercial split. With regional business confidence down and local vacancies still visible, we voted 2–1 to keep the 1.26 shift—aiming for predictability, competitiveness, and a fair balance between homeowners and employers. Public comment helped ground the tradeoffs, and we closed with updates on the Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund reference on upcoming bills, plus community events and senior programs that keep Rainham connected.
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