BERLIN — The Berlin school board will not reduce its proposed 2019-2020 budget by another $515,425 as requested by the city council.
The board also voted at its Thursday night meeting to approve three labor agreements including a contract with the Berlin Education Association that has been the subject of some confusion with the city council.
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