COVID-19 Effect on Mid-Year Budget Revisions
Boston reduced its FY21 budget by $17.0M (0.5%) from $3.612B to $3.595B, necessitated by the pandemic’s economic impact.
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Boston’s Tax Rates Set for FY21
Boston’s assessed property values continue on a decade long trend of growth, rising 8.2% over last year.
Seat Open on the Boston School Committee
Applications now being accepted for School Committee Opening – Apply by January 29th
BPS Ended FY20 with a Small Surplus
The Boston Public Schools ended FY20 on target, with a surplus of $1,835. Triggered by a spending freeze on all non-essential items, BPS was able to shift non-salary resources to cover increased salary costs.