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Town of Wayne reviews 2025–26 draft budget, debates staffing and roads reserves
Summary
Select Board reviewed a draft 2025–26 municipal budget presented by town staff, debating pay for a proposed bookkeeper, whether to combine treasurer and tax collector roles, health-insurance assumptions, and the scale and timing of road capital spending.
The Town of Wayne Select Board met April 29 and spent the bulk of its session reviewing a draft 2025–26 municipal budget presented by town staff. The board discussed proposed new staffing lines, health insurance assumptions for 2026, and the scale and priority of road capital projects and reserve balances.
Town staff member Shannon walked the board through the draft budget, saying the proposed bookkeeper line reflects a part-time role (12 hours per week) at about $22 per hour and a projected annual cost of $13,728. Shannon said the bookkeeper would handle accounts payable and payroll and provide checks-and-balances alongside the treasurer.
Board members debated whether to combine the tax collector and treasurer into a…
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