Finance Sub-Committee reviews FY27 health and human services budgets
Town Council FY26 · Meeting of April 22, 2026
NORTH ATTLEBORO — Finance Sub-Committee reviews FY27 health and human services priorities. The Council on Aging reports grant-funded expansion including a digital literacy program with 30 iPads; the Health Department onboarded full-time staff and a regional nurse to expand capacity; Richards Memorial Library Director Debbie Clifton cited rising copier and toner costs while pursuing state accreditation; Veterans Agent Scott Smith reported 2025 benefits of $827,456 to 425 veterans and family members; Parks and Recreation Director Steven Carvalho indicated the municipal pool will require significant investment beyond routine maintenance within the next few years and expects the High Street field project to open by fall 2027.
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Source: the Town Council FY26 meeting of April 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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