Staff flags new state transparency and budget rules that will affect posting and deadlines

Sep 15, 2026

Staff warned the commission that new state law will require posting tentative budgets earlier, quarterly publication of employee names and salaries starting next January, and a 10% budget-reduction exercise before final adoption.

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Heidi told the commission that state law changes will require more public posting and earlier disclosure of budget materials beginning next year. She said the town must post the tentative budget at least five days before the first budget hearing and keep it on the website for 45 days; the final adopted budget must be posted within 30 days and retained online for five years.

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