Override Funding Approved

Although mostly a formality, the city council voted unanimously last night to approve spending $30,000 to fund the June 3 special election. Prior to the vote, nearly two dozen citizens took the opportunity to speak, and largely voiced support for the measure.

There in now just over one month left to build support with the community at large for passage of the override. At the same time, the School Committee and Superintendent are moving ahead with their plan to implement the reconfiguration plan and other cuts should the override fail. If you'd like to help with the override effort, please contact Yes! for Beverly at info@yesforbeverly.org.

Here is the Salem News coverage of the meeting.