LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Select Board voted unanimously to present a special article at the Town Meeting for the 8.2% increase in contribution to the regional school district, which increased from the initial 4% increase after a $1.6 million budget shortfall in the school district this year. The town is still in discussion with the other towns in the district, Amherst, Shutesbury, and Pelham, about the budget and how to meet the school’s needs.