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Budget overview and urgent furnace replacement highlight funding uncertainty for Brentwood Rec

5826138 · September 25, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners reviewed a submitted budget that included a seasonal salary increase and discussed urgent furnace replacement quotes and the town's delayed billing, which together could constrain spending and capital plans.

Jason, the program coordinator for the Brentwood Recreation Department, reviewed the department budget that had been submitted to the select board. The only increase in the draft budget was the seasonal salary line tied to a salary change approved by town meeting earlier this year; Jason told commissioners that other line items held steady pending select board review.

Commissioners focused substantial time on a deteriorating heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning system at the community center. Jason reported he had gathered multiple quotes and described three usable estimates, including local firms and proposals from a…

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