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Budget committee and Select Board agree to collaborate on FY2026 budget under 4% tax cap
Summary
The budget committee chair and Select Board discussed working together to set department targets and meet the voter-approved 4% tax-cap for fiscal 2026; the board agreed to collaborate and seek clarity on process and legal mechanics for overrides.
The Brentwood Select Board and the Municipal Budget Committee discussed coordinating early to produce a fiscal 2026 operating budget that complies with the 4% tax cap voters approved at the March 2025 town meeting.
The Budget Committee chair sent a letter urging disciplined planning and recommended steps including setting a clear budget target early, reviewing cost drivers, coordinating with the Select Board, limiting…
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