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Selectmen review 2.6% budget increase as technology, insurance and pensions drive costs
Summary
The Board of Selectmen reviewed a proposed 2026 budget that would raise town spending by about 2.6%, with technology licensing, web hosting and benefits among the largest upward pressures. Presenters said steps were taken to limit increases by shifting some positions to part time and trimming retirement assumptions while funding recurring capital.
Selectman Matt presented a proposed 2026 town budget calling for a 2.6% overall increase driven chiefly by rising technology and benefits costs.
Matt said technology lines are up because Microsoft license renewals and web hosting fees have risen and the town has moved more town accounts to individual name-based credentials. The budget includes higher telephone and internet costs but also added fiber at town buildings that officials said they expect may reduce…
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