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On April 28, 2026, the Fitchburg Finance Committee met to review financial reports, act on check and P-card reviews, and vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions. The committee unanimously approved minutes, purchasing changes, cooperative purchasing membership, a copier lease amendment, engineering and construction contracts, grant awards, and a municipal court fee increase.
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