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Acton‑Boxborough committee adopts $122.6 million FY2026–27 budget
Summary
The Acton‑Boxborough Regional School Committee approved a $122,593,238 budget for FY2026–27 with member assessments of $82,830,682 for Acton and $17,734,103 for Boxborough; motion moved by Liz and seconded by Adam and approved by voice vote.
The Acton‑Boxborough Regional School Committee adopted its fiscal year 2026–27 budget Thursday, approving a total appropriation of $122,593,238 and authorizing assessments to member towns as presented.
The motion to adopt the budget was moved by Liz and seconded by Adam and passed on a voice vote. The motion’s language listed anticipated offsets (Chapter 70 aid, transportation aid, Medicaid reimbursements, investment earnings and miscellaneous revenues) and specified the net amounts assessed to each member municipality: Acton $82,830,682 (including a capital assessment of $4,739,004 and operating assessment of $78,091,284) and Boxborough $17,734,103 (capital $1,009,355; operating $16,724,748).
Superintendent Peter reminded the committee that a two‑thirds majority of all members (eight votes) is required to adopt the budget; the committee completed the vote and indicated it will advance the budget materials to town procedures as appropriate.
What’s next: With budget adoption complete, district and town finance staff will carry forward the documents for town meeting and related multiyear financial coordination in ALG (Acton–Boxborough advisory group).
