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Select Board schedules extra meeting to finalize FY26 budget and town meeting warrant; items tabled to April 30
Summary
The board voted to hold an additional meeting on April 30 to finalize the updated budget and town meeting warrant after staff indicated final numbers were not yet ready; advisory committee timelines discussed.
A motion to table action on the updated budget and the town meeting warrant and to schedule an additional meeting on April 30 carried at the Select Board meeting.
Board members said staff needed additional time to finalize numbers and that advisory committees needed an opportunity to review articles; the town clerk confirmed the timing met statutory deadlines for warrant posting and advisory reports. Board members discussed the importance of completing the warrant with enough lead time for advisory committee review and public notice.
The board set a target date of April 30 for a special meeting to finalize the warrant and budget so that advisory committee and legal posting requirements can be met before annual town meeting. Staff committed to presenting final figures at the special meeting.
Action taken: Motion to table the FY26 budget and the town meeting warrant and schedule an April 30 special meeting was approved by roll call; staff to circulate final numbers before the special meeting.
