Ledoux: Acton Should Be OK Despite Cut in State Spending
Town manager says he's more worried about 2014.
Gov. Deval Patrick ordered spending cuts across state government on Tuesday to close a projected $540 million budget hole, the Associated Press reported. Patrick blamed the economoic uncertainty caused by the looming ‘‘fiscal cliff.’’ But despite the cuts, the Town of Acton may not feel the pinch. Town Manager Steven Ledoux said recent changes made this year will help cushion the blow. "The Town is in the process of analyzing the impact of the 9C cut," Ledoux said. "For Acton, it is about $11,000. Due to some personnel changes, we should be able to absorb this level of cut. The bigger concern is how the 9C cut will effect FY14 Local Aid." State Sen. Jamie Eldridge said he has reviewed the cuts and does have concerns in regards to the …
