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Alton adopts 2026 default budget, approves fire and water budgets and accepts CIP plan
Summary
Selectmen voted Nov. 25 to approve the 2026 town default budget at $9,795,561, approved the fire department's 2026 budget at $1,326,135, adopted the water department default at $590,653, and accepted the CIP plan to be advanced as warrant articles.
At its Nov. 25 meeting the Alton Board of Select Committee approved several budget items and accepted the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for further action.
Fire budget: Fire Chief (S7) updated the wage line to reflect a proposed 4% adjustment and presented a 2026 request that was later adjusted to $1,326,135. Chair (S1) moved to approve the fire department 2026 budget at $1,326,135; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor. The chief and selectmen clarified that probationary…
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