Margaret Bacon

There’s a growing sense that something doesn’t quite add up. Residents are hearing about potential cuts, fewer services, higher costs and even the possibility of closing the library. At the same time, people see potholes that haven’t been fixed and are aware of recent high-profile expenses and projects that can be difficult to square with proposed reductions. That reaction is understandable. But it misses a key part of what’s actually happening. On March 28, the municipal and school budgets totaling $122.7 million were approved by…