City of Boston to layoff more than 200 people under next year's budget

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April 14, 2010, 9:28 am
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(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - There are a lot of layoffs that are included in the latest city budget in Boston, Massachusetts.

$2.5 billion budget calls for 250 layoffs and consolidating city services.

The city hopes to raise an additional $27 million in revenue from its new taxes.

Boston Globe Deputy City Editor Mike Bello joins NECN for a discussion.

Tags: layoffs, Boston Mayor Tom Menino
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