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Billerica Finance Committee Approves Budgets, Warns Debt Rise Is Unsustainable

BILLERICA -- April 2, 2026, Billerica's Finance Committee approved five department budgets Thursday while warning that debt service costs are headed toward $18.9 million in fiscal 2027. The committee voted 6-2 to recommend the town manager's budget at $1,021,727, an 8.35 percent

Billerica Scholarship Foundation Sets April 29 Award Date for 155 Applicants

Billerica Worker Scholarship Foundation received 155 applications for the Class of 2026, down from roughly 170 to 180 last year, and set an awards allocation session for April 29.

Billerica Select Board Votes 3-2 to Approve Town Meeting Warrant in Chaotic Session

BILLERICA -- March 30, 2026, Billerica Select Board approves spring town meeting warrant 3-2 amid procedural chaos and charter dispute. The board voted Monday to place all articles on the preliminary warrant for the May 7 annual town meeting, but the session descended into disorder over whether the board had

Finance Committee backs Billerica school budget, rejects Shawsheen Tech assessment

Billerica Finance Committee unanimously backs the $89.9 million public school budget but votes 6-5 against recommending the Shawsheen Tech assessment. The committee approved the Billerica Public Schools FY27 request of $89,979,730, a 3.35 percent increase, after Superintendent Dr.

Billerica 250th Committee settles on four merchandise items ahead of July celebration

BILLERICA -- March 25, 2026, Billerica's 250th Anniversary Committee moved closer to finalizing commemorative merchandise and event logistics for its July 2 celebration. At the March 25 meeting, members reached informal consensus on four merchandise items, 150 challenge coins, 500 coloring books, 100 pairs of socks, and 48 green-