Lakeville officials start budget reviews
Robert Barboza
The board has asked all departments to submit level services budgets for the coming fiscal year.
Chairman of Selectmen Richard LaCamera coordinated the virtual meeting with the police and fire chiefs, library director, public works director, and the Parks Commission to get the budget planning process started in preparation for the annual town meeting, where the municipal operating budget is approved each year.
Police Chief Matthew Perkins told officials that he is seeking a 2.96 percent increase in funding for the police department next fiscal year. Most of the $66,300 increase will go to cover negotiated salary increases, he indicated.