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What a 6% Budget Cut Means for Berkley Departments
What a 6% Budget Cut Means for Berkley Departments
A 6% reduction is not trimming extras. Because most town budgets are already lean and staffing-heavy, cuts translate directly into fewer people, fewer hours, and slower response.
π« Schools
π« Schools
Loss of teaching and support positions
Increased class sizes
Fewer course offerings and electives
Reduced academic and student support services
Fewer adults available to support students day-to-day
π Library
π Library
Reduced public hours
Fewer programs for children, teens, and seniors
Reduced access to community resources
Risk of partial or temporary closure
π΅ Council on Aging
π΅ Council on Aging
Reduced programming and outreach
Fewer transportation services for seniors
Reduced staff support for vulnerable residents
π Police
π Police
Reduced staffing levels per shift
Slower 911 response times
Less proactive patrol and visibility
Increased reliance on mutual aid from neighboring towns
π Fire & EMS
π Fire & EMS
Reduced EMS staffing, especially overnight
Increased risk of single-staff or delayed response
Slower emergency response times
Increased strain on remaining personnel
π§ Highway / Public Works
π§ Highway / Public Works
Reduced road and facility maintenance
Slower response to storms and emergencies
Reduced transfer station hours
Delays in addressing infrastructure and safety issues
β οΈ Important to understand
β οΈ Important to understand
These cuts would happen across departments at the same time
Departments are already underfunded, not overstaffed
Once positions and services are cut, they are very difficult to restore
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