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Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics, compiled in image by USAFacts.
Turkey and potatoes are cheaper this year than last, but fresh baked goods on the Thanksgiving table are more expensive, when comparing costs in October 2024 and October 2023, according to USAFACTS.
This year, turkey costs 3.9 percent less and potatoes cost 1.5 percent less.
The cost of pies increased very slightly, by 0.1 percent, and the cost of fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins increased by 2.3 percent.
Sauces and gravy prices are unchanged from October 2023 to October 2024. This is the first time their price did not increase, using the same comparison of costs on October from year to year.
USAFacts used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for October 2024 because November 2024 data will not be released until next month.
Source: USAFacts Team, How much will Thanksgiving dinner cost in 2024? (Nov. 22, 2024).
Sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
This needed to happen 5 years ago. But now the real wrangling begins as MPT will fight to get as much $$$ as they can from the state as possible”just compensation.”
I appreciate all of the work and time that the FS1 Steering Committee and Select Board have put into this process. I've also noticed a big difference in communication around this from the town on Facebook and Westwood Wire. This feels like a much different process than the first time around.
Combing the FS1 vote with the general election makes a ton of sense, and in fact, makes me wonder why not do this will ALL elections instead of holding town elections in April?
Just a reminder that you can e-mail the FS1 Committee at FS1Committee@westwoodma.gov with questions/feedback, etc.
Two different votes for the Project?
First one in October for 'site selection, budget, and funding sources' for a new FS1.
Then, a November vote for 'designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing' of a new FS1.
Seems repetitive.