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0_07-1996 1 1 :AsAt-1 FROP4 P 2 <br /> COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS <br /> MASSACHUSETTS SENATE <br /> STATE HOUSE. BOSTON Q2133-1053 <br /> SENATOR HENRI S. RAUSCHENBACH COMMITTEES: <br /> CAPC&ISLANDS DISTRICT SENATE WAYS AND MEANS <br /> ROOM 315 STEERWC-&POLICY <br /> TEL.(6 17)722-1570 <br /> DISTRICT OFFICE October 4, 1996 <br /> TEL (508)362.4556 <br /> Robert Whritenour,Executive Secretary <br /> Town Hall <br /> 16 Great Neck Road <br /> Mashpee,MA 02949 <br /> Re. Additional School Funds for Mashpee <br /> Dear Mr. Whritenour: <br /> This will update you on the pursuit of Rep. Tom Cahir and myself for funds to mitigate the horrendous <br /> financial impacts of growth on the school budget in Mashpee. <br /> As you know,parameters of the so-called, "Pot Hole" account were expanded by Representative Cahir and <br /> myself. It was anticipated that this increased scope would help Mashpee access this fund for its <br /> unanticipated growth. Due to an unexpected programmatic adjustment to the formula,this funding support <br /> was redirected from the"Pot Hole" account. Refunding this emergency assistance,is a priority of the <br /> Administration and both branches of,the Legislature. <br /> As we noted earlier, I have discussed matter at length with both Secretary of Administration and Finance <br /> Charles Baker and Senate Ways and Means. While I can't predict the actual dollar amount,I can verify again <br /> that Secretary-Baker feels the funding is an"obligation of the Commonwealth, and the Administration is <br /> carrying it on their books". <br /> It is difficult to move a fiscal matter of this magnitude with the Legislature only meeting informally. With the <br /> advent of the new session in January and the anticipated filing of a supplemental budget by the Governor <br /> about that time, thete should be a promising opportunity to bring the matter to conclusion. <br /> Both Tom and I also feel confident the Commissioner of Education,Robert Antonucci,will also recognize the <br /> needs of Mashpec. There are strong indications we will be successful. <br /> Sincerely <br /> HENRIS.RAUSCHENBACH <br /> State Senator <br /> Cape&Islands District <br />