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Southampton Town Board Approves 2020 Operating Budget

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Southampton Town Board members adopted the 2020 budget on November 20. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Town Board members adopted the 2020 budget on November 20. GREG WEHNER

authorGreg Wehner on Nov 22, 2019
The Southampton Town Board this week approved a $105.5 million budget for 2020 that represents a 2.85 increase in spending. At the same time, the proposal would cut the property... more

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