board-of-finance
Board of Finance advances FY27 budget with lower spending increase, higher tax impact
Tax levy set to rise 4.93% despite 1.93% spending increase, driven largely by $1.67M drop in state aid
board-of-finance
Tax levy set to rise 4.93% despite 1.93% spending increase, driven largely by $1.67M drop in state aid
Government
Notes on the TPZ, BOF, and Conservation Commission meetings held during the week of March 2, 2026
board-of-finance
Process moves from information-gathering to choices that will determine spending priorities and tax impacts
Government
Initial framework for FY2027 discussed as sessions focus on setting a baseline for town operations ahead of school budget reviews
With submissions due in January, members discuss emerging cost pressures and the tools available for deeper analysis
Meeting Jointly with Finance, Selectmen Consider the Broader Implications of Tax Exemptions, Moving Two Options to Public Hearing
BOF asks departments to model 0% increase scenarios as budget meeting schedule is set for January
Board members seek clarity on costs, grants, charter rules, and past investments
Understanding local spending decisions and real estate value shifts