Select Board recommends several 2027 budgets, trims postage line in Land Use

During the Aug. 20 meeting the Select Board reviewed departmental budget proposals for 2027 and approved motions to recommend several line-item budgets. Barham moved and Cordes seconded a recommendation of Judicial & Legal expenses at $20,000, citing ongoing code-enforcement matters and prior legal notices; the motion passed 2-0. The Land Use budget was discussed and the Board agreed to reduce the postage line and recommend Land Use at $60,821 (a $1,000 increase over default but reduced from the original proposal); Barham moved to recommend the Land Use figure and Cordes seconded, and the motion passed 2-0. The Board also recommended the Conservation Commission budget at $5,339 following discussion of professional services and consultant use.