# School Budget Vote at Breaking Point | Montpelier News

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Podcast: [Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987)
Published: 2026-09-09T05:46:30+00:00
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The Barre Unified Union School District is on the brink again, facing a third failed budget vote this year — and this time, kids are already back in class. After slashing every possible expense, the board’s asking for just a 2% spending bump to cover locked-in contracts and rising costs, but critics demand deeper cuts and lower property taxes. With extracurriculars now on the chopping block if the budget fails, voters on September 15 must choose: support the district’s lifeline or push for more austerity — and risk losing what makes school feel like school. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2a5c245c709ebaf7

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