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Wayne budget committee prioritizes capital repairs, flags $600,000 fire truck gap
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Town of Wayne budget committee reviewed an initial FY2027 budget draft, highlighted capital needs including a potential $600,000 fire truck purchase and dam and bridge repairs, and identified potential funding gaps despite an existing $430,000 reserve for the truck.
The Town of Wayne budget committee opened its first FY2027 workshop on Feb. 10 and focused on capital priorities that could shape the coming warrant and funding requests. Shannon, who presented the draft budget materials, said the town is developing a five-year asset plan to estimate replacement needs and that several major projects — notably a new fire truck and repairs to local dams and bridges — may require new appropriations or financing.
Shannon said the fire chief is evaluating replacement vehicles “they range about 600,000,” and noted the town’s fire-truck capital reserve currently holds about $430,000, leaving a likely shortfall if the committee approves a…
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