Fitchburg Development News

Fitchburg City Council Approves Budget as Amended, With One Dissenting Vote

The Fitchburg City Council met in a special session to approve budget items discussed in the Council as a Whole committee meeting. All budget items were unanimously approved as amended, with the exception of item 111.26, which received a 'no' vote from Councilor Beauchaman. Several items, including 07126, 07526, and 076.26, were withdrawn by unanimous consent. An amendment was made to item 111.26, altering the general fund line item to $190,853,138. Another amendment changed 'treasurer' to 'parking' in item 06726 for both personal services and expenses. The council then approved the report of the committee by a roll call vote of 6-1, with Councilor Beauchaman voting 'no'.