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Old Lyme Looks At Reining In Rainy Day Fund

A draft policy would cap the town’s rainy day fund at 30% of annual spending, which officials said would leave about $2.6 million to put toward projects, tax relief or other needs.
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Old Lyme Looks At Reining In Rainy Day Fund
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