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Ways and Means committee approves multiple FY26 appropriations and revolving‑fund continuations; motions forwarded to full council
Summary
On May 19 the Ways and Means Committee approved a bundle of motions recommending FY26 appropriations for enterprise and special funds, approved continuation levels for several revolving funds, and forwarded appointment and budget items to the full council; votes were unanimous in committee.
The Town of Braintree Ways and Means Committee on May 19 voted unanimously to recommend a series of FY26 appropriations and related budget motions to the full council. Committee action covered enterprise fund appropriations, transfers related to stormwater and debt service, a transfer to the special education stabilization fund, continuation of revolving funds, and a favorable recommendation for an appointment.
Key votes (motions forwarded to full council): - Golf enterprise fund: recommended appropriation of $2,281,570 to be funded from golf-course receipts (motion moved by Councilor Morin). - Water and sewer: recommended appropriation of $223,905,194 to be funded from water-and-sewer receipts and the rehabilitation fund. - Stormwater: recommended appropriation of $1,624,405 to be funded by stormwater receipts. - Cable TV/PEG operations: recommended appropriation of $630,175, funded from cable franchise-fee receipts. - Revolving funds continuation: the committee set FY26 maximum spending levels for multiple revolving funds, including pro shop ($300,000) and food-and-beverage ($700,000) for golf operations, and other funds for library, recycling, school bus, elder activities, and more under G.L. c.44, §53E½. - Transfers and reserves: motions included a transfer of $600,000 from the sale of real estate to reimburse East Middle School debt service and a transfer of $600,000 from the general fund to the special education stabilization fund.
Procedural notes: One operating-budget motion (motion 25‑01‑018) was tabled for further consideration so the committee could request the mayor consider reclassifying the Clerk of the Council’s position before the full budget vote. The committee also held motion 12 for later procedural handling to ensure compliance with DOR guidance on fund-to-fund transfers.
Voting and next steps: All motions taken during the May 19 Ways and Means session passed the committee by voice votes recorded as unanimous. The committee forwarded the recommended motions to the full council for adoption on the town’s formal budget schedule.
Ending: The council will consider the committee’s recommendations at upcoming meetings, including the May 27 town meeting and subsequent full-council votes as required by town charter.
