The idea to adopt a state law allowing Duxbury to consolidate some town and school services generated a bit of debate at Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting before it passed on a voice vote.

Previously, state law required town government functions to operate separately from those of the school administration. Now, town and school officials can look at ways to consolidate their efforts in areas such as information technology, facilities management, human resources and grounds maintenance. The goal is to save money.

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