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Marlborough selectmen adopt fund balance policy, defer truck purchase and authorize $4,727 senior center transfer
Summary
On April 21 the board adopted a new Fund Balance Policy, voted to defer purchase of a Ford F-450 per the Board of Finance reduction, and authorized the Town Manager to transfer up to $4,727 from a special fund to the Senior Center; the Intermunicipal Agreement with Woodbridge will include Schedule B for the Finance Director position.
The Marlborough Board of Selectmen on April 21 adopted a revised Unassigned Fund Balance Policy, adjusted capital plans and approved a small interfund transfer for the Senior Center.
Town Manager David Porter reviewed the proposed FY26–27 budget. The board voted to defer purchase of a Ford F-450 following a reduction by the Board of Finance. The Selectmen then voted to adopt the April 7, 2026 Fund Balance Policy draft; Anthony Bratz moved adoption and the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. McFarland moved to include Schedule B (the Finance Director job description) in the Intermunicipal Agreement with Woodbridge; the motion passed. Separately, the board authorized the Town Manager to transfer up to $4,727 from the Special Fund to the Senior Center to cover current needs. Porter noted the town has discussed creating a revolving fund but was advised by the Finance Director that the revolving-fund mechanism would not be the correct approach for those funds.
Town Manager updates also noted a CRCOG award of $3.998 million for West Road Phase 1, pending project delivery and related steps; staff reported other routine items including landscaping and community events. The board scheduled an executive session for May 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to present a contract proposal to the Town Manager and discuss his performance assessment.
Next steps: staff to reflect the deferred vehicle purchase in the capital plan and to execute the interdepartmental transfer once administrative approvals are complete.
